The best media library apps for Android TV
Updated for 2026. The right pick comes down to one question: do you want to run a server? Here is how the main options compare, and who each one is for.
Cinaura
A real library with no serverRuns entirely on your Android TV with no server and no account. Connects to cloud, network and debrid sources and organises everything into a calm, automatic library, whatever your files are named.
Plex
An all-rounder if you will run a serverMature and multi-platform with server-side transcoding and sharing, but it needs a media server you host and an account, and 2025 to 2026 pricing changes pushed many users to look elsewhere.
Jellyfin
Open-source self-hostingFree and fully open-source with no account, but it is a server you install and maintain, and setup complexity is the usual sticking point.
Emby
A polished server, if you accept freemiumA capable, refined media server with broad client support, though it ties to an account and gates some features behind Emby Premiere.
Kodi
Maximum customisationRuns on the device with no server and is endlessly configurable, but it relies on add-ons and configuration and feels dated next to a modern library.
Stremio
Search and stream, not a libraryGreat for finding something to watch across add-ons and debrid, but it is stream-and-forget with no permanent library you own.
Infuse
Apple devices onlyA beautiful no-server player, but it is built for iOS, tvOS and macOS and does not run on Android TV at all.
How they compare
| App | Server required | Account required | Debrid & cloud | Android TV | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinaura | No | No | Yes | Native | Free |
| Plex | Yes | Yes | No | App | Free + paid |
| Jellyfin | Yes | Local | No | App | Free |
| Emby | Yes | Yes | No | App | Freemium |
| Kodi | No | No | Add-ons | App | Free |
| Stremio | No | Yes | Debrid | App | Free |
| Infuse | No | No | Cloud | No | Free + paid |
Start with the server question
Compare Cinaura with others
Common questions
What is the best media library app for Android TV?
It depends on whether you want to run a server. If you do not, Cinaura is purpose-built for Android TV: it needs no server and no account, connects to cloud, network and debrid sources, and organises everything into an automatic library. If you are happy to host a server, Plex and Jellyfin are the strongest options.
What is the best media player for Android TV that does not need a server?
Cinaura. It runs entirely on the Android TV device, with no media server to install and no account. Kodi also runs without a server, but it relies on add-ons and configuration rather than working as a ready-made library.
Which Android TV media app works with RealDebrid?
Cinaura and Stremio both support debrid services such as RealDebrid and TorBox. Cinaura turns that content into a permanent, organised library, while Stremio is built around search and streaming.
Is Plex still the best choice in 2026?
Plex remains a strong all-rounder if you want to run a server and use clients on every platform. But its 2026 pricing (a $749 lifetime Plex Pass, up from $249) and the move of remote streaming behind a paid tier have led many people to look for a no-server alternative.
The no-server pick for Android TV.
Cinaura gives you a real media library on your Android TV, with no server and no account. Free to install from Google Play.