Media Companion alternative
A Media Companion alternative for Mac, Linux and Docker.
Media Companion is a free Windows program for movie and TV NFO files and artwork. MetaTana does that job on macOS, Windows, Linux and Docker, for Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and Kodi, with Undo.
How the two compare.
| Area | Media Companion | MetaTana |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows. | macOS (Apple silicon), Windows, Linux and Docker. |
| NFO and artwork | NFO and artwork for movies, TV and music videos. | NFO and artwork for movies, shows and anime, named for Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or Kodi. |
| Media servers | Writes files for your media center to read. | Refreshes Plex, Jellyfin, Emby and Kodi after changes, and syncs watched state. |
| Status | Beta. Last updated March 2026. | Stable 2.0 release. |
| Price | Free. | Free. Pro is US$5 a month or US$50 a year. |
FAQ
Is MetaTana affiliated with Media Companion?
No. MetaTana is not affiliated with Media Companion. This page compares the two from their public pages.
Can MetaTana read a library Media Companion organized?
Yes. It reads the NFO files and artwork already beside your files and uses the IDs in them to match each title.
Does MetaTana run on Windows too?
Yes. It runs on Windows, on macOS with Apple silicon, on Linux, and in Docker.
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