Your media, your way
MediaNest is an open-source media streaming platform that puts you in control of your personal collection, with powerful organization tools and a beautiful interface.
Powerful Features
Everything you need to organize, browse, and enjoy your media collection
Movie Library
Organize your film collection with rich metadata, posters, and smart filtering options.
TV Show Management
Keep track of episodes, seasons, and watch progress for all your favorite series.
Music Streaming
Browse and play your music collection with playlists, album art, and artist details.
Multi-User Profiles
Create profiles for family members with personalized recommendations and history.
Privacy-Focused
Self-hosted solution that keeps your media and data completely private and secure.
Allways evolving
The platform is under active development and constantly evolving to meet the demands of the users.
How We Compare
See how MediaNest stacks up against Plex, the popular media server
| Feature |  MediaNest |  Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | ||
| Privacy Focused | ||
| No Account Required | ||
| Free Forever | ||
| Movie Library | ||
| TV Shows | ||
| Music Library | ||
| Mobile Apps | ||
| Smart TV Apps |
Get Started in Minutes
Setting up MediaNest is simple with multiple installation options
Pull the MediaNest Docker image
docker pull madrent/medianest:latestStart the container
docker run -d -p 8080:8080 -v /path/to/media:/media madrent/medianest:latestAccess MediaNest at http://localhost:8080
Development Roadmap
Our path to building the ultimate media streaming platform
Initial Release
v1.0First stable release with core media library features
- Basic movie and TV show library
- User management system
- Mobile-friendly web interface
- Media scanning and metadata
Enhanced Streaming
v1.5Improved streaming capabilities and platform support
- Advanced transcoding options
- Smart TV applications
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Improved metadata scraping
Social Features
v2.0Community and social features for shared collections
- User recommendations
- Watch parties and shared viewing
- Collections and playlists
- Integration with letterboxd and other services
AI & Personalization
v2.5AI-powered recommendations and advanced personalization
- Machine learning recommendations
- Personalized home screen
- Content discovery tools
- Viewing habits and statistics
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MediaNest is free and open source software licensed under the MIT License.