Tube

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted video streaming platform for your personal media library

Overview

Tube lets you organize, stream, and share your personal video collection (movies, TV shows, home videos) from your own server. It supports on-the-fly transcoding to adapt content for any device, metadata scraping to add posters/synopses, and user access controls for sharing with family/friends. Deploy via Docker for quick setup or manual installation on Linux. Features include a responsive web UI, mobile app support, and DLNA integration—ideal for privacy-focused users wanting full control over their media without relying on third-party services.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  tube:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: tube
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Organize and tag personal video libraries
On-the-fly transcoding for multi-device compatibility
Metadata scraping (posters, synopses, cast info)
User access controls and shared libraries
Responsive web interface and mobile app support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Tube hard to install?

Tube offers Docker images for easy deployment—setup takes a few commands. Manual installation requires basic Linux skills (installing FFmpeg for transcoding and database setup), but documentation is comprehensive.

? Is it a good alternative to Netflix?

Tube is ideal for streaming your personal media collection, unlike Netflix which offers licensed content. It gives full privacy control but doesn’t include original shows or licensed movies—best for users who want to manage their own videos.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Tube is open-source under the MIT License. All features are free, though you’ll cover server hosting and hardware costs for transcoding.

Top Alternatives

Netflix Search Google

Amazon Prime Video Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Media Streaming - Video Streaming

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over media privacy and ownership
⊕ No monthly subscription fees
⊕ Customizable library organization options

Cons

⊖ Requires server hardware (CPU/GPU for transcoding)
⊖ Initial setup needs basic Linux/server knowledge
⊖ Limited licensed content compared to proprietary services