Quven
A self-hosted media server with native apps for films, series, music and books
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What is Quven?
What you get
4 built-in capabilities
Identifies each film and series from its file name and adds posters and descriptions from TMDb and TheTVDB.
Plays the file as it is when the device can read it, and converts only the ones it cannot.
Each profile keeps its own progress and resumes on any device.
The server runs by itself on Linux and in Docker, for a machine that stays on.
Pros
- Films, series, music and books in one library
- Converts only the files a device cannot read, using the graphics hardware when present
- Native apps for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Works with your stack
Frequently asked
Is Quven free?+
Yes, for personal use, with no ads and no time limit. The Pro and Max plans are optional, and what they add is managed remote access, so you don't need either one to run the library at home.
Which devices does it run on?+
The desktop app runs on Windows and macOS, and there are apps for Android and iOS. The server runs on its own on Linux and in Docker, which suits a machine that's always on.
What happens when a device cannot play a file?+
The server converts just that file, using the graphics hardware when the machine has any, and every other file plays as it's stored.
Do I need a Quven Account?+
A free Quven Account is needed at the first sign-in. After that the app keeps working for seven days without a connection.
Can I import my library from Plex or Jellyfin?+
Yes, and you can follow the import step by step while it runs. Every genre and collection of the source comes across, and it's a tab of its own in the settings.
Does it handle books and audiobooks?+
Quven has libraries for ebooks and audiobooks. An audiobook resumes where it stopped on every device, with its parts and chapters on one timeline.
What about subtitles?+
Quven reads subtitles stored in a file or beside it and recognises the ones drawn as pictures on a DVD. With a Pro plan it can also write one from the audio of a film.
Can I watch away from home?+
You can set up remote access yourself at no cost, or use the managed relay that's part of a Pro plan.
Which languages does the app speak?+
The desktop application and the web client come in English, Italian, French, Canadian French, Spanish and German.
Does Quven show ads or collect my data?+
There aren't any ads. Usage statistics are sent only if you agree, and you can withdraw that choice whenever you like.
Can the whole household use it?+
A server holds as many profiles as you like, and each one keeps its own progress and lists.