MiniDLNA Alternatives for Mac

MiniDLNA is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Plex, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to MiniDLNA and 17 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to MiniDLNA are Universal Media Server, Infuse, Serviio and PS3 Media Server.

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MiniDLNA alternatives are mainly Media Servers but may also be Media Centers or Video Streaming Apps. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MiniDLNA.

MiniDLNA

Media Server
Free • Open Source

MiniDLNA (aka ReadyDLNA) is server software with the aim of being fully compliant with DLNA/UPnP-AV clients. It is developed by a NETGEAR employee …

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MiniDLNA alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022

Plex
Plex is a one-stop destination to stream movies, TV shows, sports & music. Check good movies to watch on Plex and stream all your personal media libraries on every device.
92 Plex alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Center
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Apple TV
- Daydream
- Kindle Fire
- Android TV
- Kodi
- Roku
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Top Plex Features
1. Media Server
2. Media Streaming
3. Play local content
4. Local Storage
5. Media Center
6. Works Offline
7. Chromecast Support
8. No Tracking
9. Ad-free
10. Dark Mode
11. No registration required
12. Lightweight
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Plex VS MiniDLNA
Is Plex a good alternative to MiniDLNA?
- Some users think Plex is a great MiniDLNA alternative, some don't.
- Plex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to MiniDLNA.
- Plex is the most popular free alternative to MiniDLNA.
- Plex is Freemium and ProprietaryMiniDLNA is Free and Open Source

Universal Media Server
Universal Media Server is a media server capable of serving videos, audio and images to any DLNA-capable device. It supports any device capable of DLNA and runs on all major operating systems: Windows, OS X and Linux.
45 Universal Media Server alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Universal Media Server Features
1. Support for DLNA
2. Configurable
3. Dedicated Server Hosting
4. Chromecast Support
5. Dark Mode
6. Works Offline
7. Ad-free
8. Lightweight
9. File Tagging
10. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
11. No registration required
12. Support for 4K
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Universal Media Server VS MiniDLNA
Is this a good alternative to MiniDLNA?
- Most users think Universal Media Server is a great MiniDLNA alternative.
- Universal Media Server is the most popular Open Source alternative to MiniDLNA.
- Universal Media Server is Free and Open SourceMiniDLNA is also Free and Open Source

Infuse
Ignite your video content with Infuse – the beautiful way to watch almost any video format on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. No need to convert files! Infuse is optimized for iOS 12, with powerful streaming options, trakt sync, and unmatched AirPlay & subtitle support.
70 Infuse alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Center
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple TV
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Infuse Features
1. Vast format support
2. Search metadata
3. Support for DLNA
4. HDR Support
5. TV Shows meta data support
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Serviio
Serviio is a free media server. It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to any DLNA-certified renderer device (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console) on your home network.
47 Serviio alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Serviio Features
1. RAW Photo Editors
2. Create Playlist
3. Media Streaming
4. Stream audio
5. Support for subtitles
6. Xbox
7. Playstation
8. Support for DLNA
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Serviio VS MiniDLNA
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PS3 Media Server
PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding.
37 PS3 Media Server alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Media Center
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
PS3 Media Server Features
Support for DLNA
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Discontinued
The project seems to be no longer developed, but last version, 1.90.1, released in August 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.

PS3 Media Server VS MiniDLNA
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MediaTomb
MediaTomb is an open source (GPL) UPnP MediaServer with a nice web user interface, it allows you to stream your digital media through your home network and listen to/watch it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices.
34 MediaTomb alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
MediaTomb Features
Media Streaming
Support for DLNA
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Discontinued
Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/

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VLC Streamer
Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.
68 VLC Streamer alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- iPad
VLC Streamer Features
Streaming
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VLC Streamer VS MiniDLNA
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Macast
A menu bar application using mpv as DLNA Media Renderer. You can push videos, pictures or musics from your mobile phone to your computer.
31 Macast alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Media Server
- Video Streaming App
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Macast Features
Support for DLNA
Streaming
Media Streaming
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Discontinued
Last commit and version is from January 2022

Macast VS MiniDLNA
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Tvmobili
TVMOBiLi is an UPnP/DLNA media server for Mac, Windows and Linux.

It streams your Videos, Music, and Photos from your computer to any Smart TV or internet enabled device in your home.
35 Tvmobili alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Tvmobili Features
Media Streaming
Support for DLNA
Streaming
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Tvmobili VS MiniDLNA
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TwonkyServer
TwonkyServer makes it possible for your DLNA devices to retrieve your media files from wherever they're stored. Using your device's remote and menu system, view your computer's media library, or an online media feed, and just press play.
21 TwonkyServer alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Media Server
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
TwonkyServer Features
Support for DLNA
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TwonkyServer VS MiniDLNA
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MediaLink
Your PlayStation 3 has been craving the media on your Mac. Finally, complete Macintosh and Playstation 3 integration is upon us.
18 MediaLink alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
MediaLink Features
Wireless
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MediaLink VS MiniDLNA
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Llink
llink is a media streamer that lets you play movies, view online trailers, browse images or play music over a network using the http protocol. It has limited UPnP and DNLA support for discovery. llinks main focus is with the Syabas NetworkedMediaTank media devices, like that of...
21 Llink alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Llink Features
Media Streaming
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Llink VS MiniDLNA
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