Frames
A self-hosted Media & Streaming app you can run on your own server.
Frames is a self-hosted media and streaming application that you run on your own server instead of renting it as a cloud service. It is a practical pick for homelab users and teams who prefer owning their tools over renting them.
Development happens in the open on GitHub; the repository has collected 502 stars so far. Repository activity was last recorded on May 26, 2025, and the project is classed as quiet / legacy in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Media servers live or die by transcoding performance and library organisation. Check the hardware-acceleration support for your GPU or NAS, and test with a small library first. Most tools scan standard folder structures automatically, so tidy naming pays off quickly.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Frames is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.