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Pi-OpenCast

Pi-OpenCast is an open-source video players project written in Python with 46 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “:tv: Transform your Raspberry Pi into an awesome streaming device.”

Category

Video players

Type

Open source

Platform

Python project

Pricing

Free / open source

License

MIT

GitHub stars

46

Last updated

2025-05-09

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Frequently asked

What is Pi-OpenCast?

Pi-OpenCast is an open-source video players project written in Python with 46 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “:tv: Transform your Raspberry Pi into an awesome streaming device.”

Is Pi-OpenCast free?

Pi-OpenCast is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best Pi-OpenCast alternatives?

The closest alternatives in the same category include xbmc, vlc, streamlink, streama, mpv_PlayKit — each has a live profile with facts and its own alternatives list on this hub.