Focus: Small file sizes, x265/HEVC, great for Plex/Jellyfin.
PSA (Public Server & Archives) is probably the closest 1:1 replacement for HDEncode. They specialize in x265 encodes that are incredibly small without destroying the visual quality.
Why manually search for an HDEncode alternative when you can automate it? If you have a home server, configure Radarr (movies) and Sonarr (TV) to look for these release groups. hdencode alternative
Radarr Settings to Replace HDEncode:
Now, Radarr will automatically download the best alternative available as soon as it is released. Focus: Small file sizes, x265/HEVC, great for Plex/Jellyfin
Before diving into the list, it is important to understand what made HDencode unique. Unlike general torrent sites that host massive 50GB Blu-ray raw files, HDencode specialized in encodes. These are compressed versions of movies and shows (usually via x264, x265, or HEVC) that retain high visual quality while significantly reducing file size.
The best alternatives are those that prioritize scene releases and P2P encodes over random, unverified uploads. Now, Radarr will automatically download the best alternative
Don't just Google them (you'll find fake sites). Instead, use trusted torrent aggregators:
| Site | Notes | |------|-------| | 1337x | Has many HDEncode, NTb, SWTYBLZ releases | | RARBG (mirror) | (Defunct but archives exist) high-quality scene encodes | | TorrentGalaxy | Good for x265 encodes from groups like PSA, QxR | | LimeTorrents | Search “HDEncode” – copies often uploaded | | SolidTorrents | Meta-search engine with scene filters |
⚠️ Use a VPN and ad-blocker; these sites host user-uploaded content.