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tunarr vs OBS

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

tunarr

8.0
Media & Design

Create your own live TV channels from media on Plex, Jellyfin, Emby

OBS

8.0
Media & Design

Open-source software for live streaming and screen recording

Metric tunarr OBS
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 12 4.4K
90-day Installs 12 13.1K
365-day Installs 12 46.4K
Version 1.3.8 32.1.2
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.4K 70.8K
GitHub Forks 104 9.1K
Open Issues 139 1.1K
License Zlib GPL-2.0
Language TypeScript C
Last GitHub Commit 14d ago 3mo ago
First Seen Jun 20, 2026 Jul 16, 2014

Reviews

tunarr

Tunarr lets you create custom live TV channels using media from Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, offering a classic TV experience with your own content. It's ideal for users looking to organize and stream their personal media collections as live channels.

Tunarr enables the creation of live TV channels from media stored on Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby servers.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple media platforms including Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates and a responsive developer community
  • + Strong open-source backing with a large GitHub following

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requiring manual checks
  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention

OBS

OBS is a versatile, open-source tool for live streaming and screen recording, offering extensive customization and plugin support. It's ideal for content creators, gamers, and developers seeking a free, flexible solution for video production.

Enables live streaming and screen recording with customizable settings and third-party plugins.

Pros

  • + Open-source with active community support
  • + Highly customizable with plugin ecosystem
  • + Free and widely adopted across multiple platforms

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Occasional bugs due to its complexity