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HDHomeRun vs Plex
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
HDHomeRun
6.0Client for HDHomeRun streamer
Plex
8.0Home media player
| Metric | HDHomeRun | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 455 |
| 90-day Installs | 80 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 329 | 6.0K |
| Version | 20260326 | 1.112.0.359,0d79a49f |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 15 | 11.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 6 | 604 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 83 |
| License | MIT | OFL-1.1 |
| Language | Python | CSS |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 14, 2012 |
Reviews
HDHomeRun
HDHomeRun is a client for managing live TV and DVR through HDHomeRun devices, offering a Python-based solution for those integrating with Home Assistant.
Manages and streams content from HDHomeRun devices.
Pros
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + Integrates with Home Assistant
- + Useful for HDHomeRun device users
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Installation and setup issues reported
Plex
Plex is a robust home media player that streams and organizes your media library, offering a seamless experience for content consumption. It benefits users who want a centralized platform for accessing movies, TV shows, and music across various devices.
Plex streams and organizes digital media, providing a unified platform for accessing movies, TV shows, and music.
Pros
- + Seamless media streaming across devices
- + Comprehensive media library management
- + Regular updates and auto-updating feature
Cons
- - Security concerns as highlighted in recent notices
- - Issues with certain third-party hosting providers