Infuse alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Infuse: apple devices only, and several key features need Infuse Pro. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Infuse, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. VidHub currently ranks first.
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Best Infuse alternative for most people
VidHubSimilar NAS-and-cloud library player that also runs on Android.
Best Infuse alternative for a free option
VLC media playerFree and open source, with network share browsing on every platform.
Best Infuse alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
nPlayerMobile player with wide codec support and many network protocols.
Best Infuse alternative for open source
IINAFree Mac player if you only need playback without a library.
Best Infuse alternative for Mac
Movist ProMac player with AirPlay output for watching on an Apple TV.
Best Infuse alternative for Windows
VLC media playerFree and open source, with network share browsing on every platform.
Best Infuse alternative for Linux
VLC media playerFree and open source, with network share browsing on every platform.
Best Infuse alternative for iPhone and Android
VidHubSimilar NAS-and-cloud library player that also runs on Android.
Infuse alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Infuse?
VidHub ranks first right now. Similar NAS-and-cloud library player that also runs on Android. nPlayer and VLC media player follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Infuse?
Yes. VidHub (free plan + paid), nPlayer (free plan + paid), VLC media player (open source) and IINA (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Infuse?
Yes: VLC media player and IINA.
Which Infuse alternatives work on Linux?
VLC media player runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Infuse?
The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; several key features need Infuse Pro; not a server, so it doesn't transcode for other devices.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Infuse, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.