MediaBot
MediaBot is a powerful, lightweight media server designed for cross-browser compatibility.
MediaBot Server allows you to organize, stream, and enjoy your personal media collection including movies, TV shows, and music from anywhere on your home network - no internet required. Access your media library through any modern web browser or dedicated apps (coming fall 2025), giving you flexibility without compromising on performance or privacy.
Key highlights
- 100% offline functionality - works entirely on your local network with no external login
- Universal browser support - access from Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, or any modern browser
- Minimal resource usage with lightning-fast performance
- Zero tracking or data collection - your media stays completely private
- Clean, intuitive interface that works seamlessly across all devices
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Screenshots
Features
The Basics
- MediaBot Server runs on MacOS
- Your User Interface is a web app
- Convert all your videos to mac format using any other app (see Guide)
- Use "Add to Home Screen" to add it as an app on your iOS home screen
- Videos can be played in the browser and supports picture-in-picture on most devices
- Works great on iOS and in Safari, and any device with a modern web browser (i.e. Android)
- One time purchase, no recurring fees
- More feature are coming soon
Competitor Comparison
| Feature | Plex | Jellyfin | MediaBot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made for Apple | Made for Plex Pass ✗ | No ✗ | Yes ✓ |
| Updates | Custom ✗ | Manual ✗ | App Store ✓ |
| Login | Internet ✗ | Local ✓ | Local ✓ |
| Tracking | Cookies ✗ | None ✓ | None ✓ |
| MetaData Size (500 files) | 109.3 MB ✗ | 226 MB ✗ | 10.8 MB ✓ |
| MetaData Size (8000+ files) | 6.8 GB ✗ | 11.8 GB ✗ | 139 MB ✓ |
| Memory footprint | 415 MB MB ✗ | 528 MB ✗ | 315 MB ✓ |
| Price | Subscription ✗ | Free ✓ | $9.99 ✗ |
Upcoming Features
- Our story
- User Guide
- Apple TV and iOS native apps (in progress)
- Free Server version (limited features to try it out)
- Scheduled jobs
- Possibly getting movie info from IMDB or similar
- Plugins