cipherStream · Office #53,463

What it is

Calls itself “personal media streaming”.

• Calls itself: personal media streaming

“…cipherStream | Self-Hosted Encrypted Media Server for Linux, Mac & Windows”

“…cipherStream solves privacy and complexity issues in personal media streaming by letting users host, organize and securely stream their own content.”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “content catalogue” and “relay”.

• Says it will not: content catalogue · relay

“…cipherStream does not provide a content catalogue.”

“There is no relay in between either way: your apps connect straight to your server.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Built for teams. Made for families, privacy-conscious viewers and self-hosting enthusiasts.

• Sells to: consumers
• Company size: teams
• Made for: families · privacy-conscious viewers · self-hosting enthusiasts

“Every feature, unlimited users and devices.”

“Unlimited users and devices on your server”

How it runs

A desktop app, mobile app and web app for Android, Linux, Windows, iOS and macOS. Can be self-hosted. Distributed through the App Store and Play Store.

• Kind: desktop · mobile · web
• Runs on: Android · Linux · Windows · +2
• Runs where: self-hosted
• Distributed via: App Store · Play Store

“One experience across TV, Desktop and Mobile.”

“Watch on Android phones, Android TV, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, a Windows PC or in a supported browser.”

What it works with

Names Emby, Jellyfin and 1 more on its pages.

• Names: Emby · Jellyfin · Plex

“Moving from Plex, Emby or Jellyfin? Migration imports are available on development servers while release validation continues.”

“…cipherStream solves privacy and complexity issues in personal media streaming by letting users host, organize and securely stream their own content.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Publishes docs.

“Server admin guide -> https://cipherstream.iotsoftworks.com/guide”