Audience
Home media enthusiasts, Plex/Jellyfin users, and people who want to organise and stream their personal media collections.
About StreamCrate
StreamCrate is a personal media server and player for organizing and streaming a home media collection. Its Windows application combines a desktop interface with a background server: users add local folders, browse movies, television, music and podcasts, view library artwork and metadata, and resume playback. Media stays on the Windows PC, which can stream supported files directly or transcode video when required. StreamCrate also offers a companion app for Amazon Fire TV, with device pairing and approval for connecting clients. The free version supports up to three active devices at a time and is intended for streaming within the home network. An optional StreamCrate account supports certain device-linking and pairing workflows; the server remains installed and operated on the user's own Windows computer. The product is designed for households and individuals maintaining personal media collections.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$0
Pricing Details:
StreamCrate is free to use. The free version supports up to three active devices at a time and is intended for streaming within the home network.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
CrateSoftware
Founded: 2024
streamcrate.app
Videos and Screen Captures
StreamCrate server dashboard with library count, server status, and quick-access controls.
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
On-Premises
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
StreamCrate Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does StreamCrate work with?
StreamCrate works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does StreamCrate support in their product?
StreamCrate supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does StreamCrate offer?
StreamCrate offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does StreamCrate provide?
StreamCrate provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does StreamCrate cost?
Pricing for StreamCrate starts at $0.
