What are the best free Media alternatives?

The free alternatives listed for Media are Audiobookshelf, Navidrome, Jellyfin, calibre and Kavita. They replace Audible, Spotify Premium, Plex Pass and Kindle Unlimited.

How much do paid Media apps cost?

Audible (Premium Plus) is $179.40 a year, Spotify Premium (Premium Individual) is $155.88 a year and Plex Pass (Plex Pass) is $69.99 a year, at list prices checked Oct 17, 2026.

Which free Media alternatives run on Linux?

Audiobookshelf, Navidrome, Jellyfin, calibre and Kavita.

Free Media alternatives

Open-source replacements for Audible, Spotify Premium, Plex Pass and Kindle Unlimited. The paid ones cost $69.99–$179.40/yr at list price.

Prices and project data checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Audible
Amazon · Premium Plus

Audiobookshelf
Self-host

$179.40/yr$14.95/mo
Spotify Premium
Spotify · Premium Individual

Navidrome, Jellyfin
Self-host

$155.88/yr$12.99/mo
Plex Pass
Plex · Plex Pass

Jellyfin
Self-host

$69.99/yr$6.99/mo
Kindle Unlimited
Amazon · Monthly

calibre, Kavita
Arch/AURSelf-host

Price unverified

Open-source projects

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Free Media software: questions

What are the best free Media alternatives?: The free alternatives listed for Media are Audiobookshelf, Navidrome, Jellyfin, calibre and Kavita. They replace Audible, Spotify Premium, Plex Pass and Kindle Unlimited.
How much do paid Media apps cost?: Audible (Premium Plus) is $179.40 a year, Spotify Premium (Premium Individual) is $155.88 a year and Plex Pass (Plex Pass) is $69.99 a year, at list prices checked Oct 17, 2026.
Which free Media alternatives run on Linux?: Audiobookshelf, Navidrome, Jellyfin, calibre and Kavita.

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