PS3 Media Server AlternativesMedia Servers & Media Centers like PS3 Media Server

PS3 Media Server is described as 'DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding' and is a popular Media Server in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PS3 Media Server for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best PS3 Media Server alternative is Kodi, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PS3 Media Server are Plex, Universal Media Server, Infuse and Android TV.

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  1. Kodi icon

    Kodi

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    Open-source media player compatible with Linux, Mac, Windows, Xbox, and iOS, designed for home theater PCs. Customizable with themes, supports 4K, audio and video formats, streaming, privacy-focused operations, and extensible with plugins.

    74 Kodi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV
    Kodi screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  TV Shows meta data support
    3.  Video library
    4.  Media Center
    5.  Media library
    6.  Support for IPTV
    7.  Media Server
    8.  Automatic subtitles download
    9.  Built-in Media Downloader
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Portable

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    Comments about Kodi as an Alternative to PS3 Media Server
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Oct 26, 2022
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    To all that Say Kodi Is non good as media server. If you dont Explore really all functions of a software avoid to post negative comments . Kodi Is really good Also as media server

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Sep 15, 2018
    3

    Kodi is a media frontend, not a streaming service for other devices.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative •May 13, 2018
    1

    Kodi is not a server, is a player

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    • This alternative is disputed. Kodi is a legitimate PS3 Media Server alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Kodi is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to PS3 Media Server.

    • Kodi is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PS3 Media Server.

    • Kodi is Free and Open SourcePS3 Media Server is also Free and Open Source
  2. Plex icon

    Plex

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    A multimedia tool for streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music while facilitating personal media organization with versatile libraries and metadata retrieval.

    90 Plex alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Daydream
    • Kindle Fire
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Roku
    Plex screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Media Server
    2.  Media Streaming
    3.  Play local content
    4.  Local Storage
    5.  Media Center
    6.  Media Transcoding
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  No registration required

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  4. Universal Media Server icon

    Universal Media Server

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    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.

    46 Universal Media Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Universal Media Server screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Dedicated Server Hosting
    3.  Chromecast Support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Media Transcoding
    12.  Simple installation

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  5. Infuse icon

    Infuse

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    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.

    69 Infuse alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • visionOS
    Infuse screenshot 1

    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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    Android TV

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    Android TV is Google’s operating system for smart TVs and streaming devices. Android TV makes it easier for people to watch, play and do everything they love on their TV.

    49 Android TV alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    Android TV screenshot 1

    Android TV Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Chromecast Support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Watch Live TV
    6.  TV Streaming
    7.  Android tv
    8.  Google assistant

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  7. OSMC icon

    OSMC

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    OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open source media player based on Linux and founded in 2014 that lets you play back media from your local network, attached storage and the Internet. OSMC is the leading media center in terms of feature set and community and is based...

    43 OSMC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    OSMC screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Designed for TVs
    2.  Momentjs integration
    3.  Auto-identifies vids
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Stream video to Apple TV

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  9. Subsonic icon

    Subsonic

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    Subsonic is a free, web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music and video. Use it to share your music with friends, or to listen to your own music while at work. You can stream to multiple players simultaneously, for instance to one player in your kitchen...

    87 Subsonic alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Self-Hosted
    Main Application Window

    Subsonic Features

    1.  Subsonic API
    2.  Local server
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Play local content
    5.  Music collection
    6.  Music Library
    7.  Streaming your own media

    Subsonic VS PS3 Media Server

     

    • Subsonic is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to PS3 Media Server.

    • Subsonic is Freemium and ProprietaryPS3 Media Server is Free and Open Source
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    Serviio

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    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.

    48 Serviio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Serviio screenshot 1

    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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    MiniDLNA

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    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 …

    31 MiniDLNA alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Termux
    • Terminal
    MiniDLNA screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for DLNA

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  12. Streama icon

    Streama

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    Ever had a huge bookshelf full of shows and movies? Ever wanted to digitalize them, but didn't have a good way of organizing the files? Worry no more! Streama is your own personal Netflix for just such a purpose!

    22 Streama alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Streama screenshot 1

    Streama Features

    1.  Streaming

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  13. Oblecto icon

    Oblecto

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    Oblecto is a media server, similar to Plex, Emby, Netflix and others. It runs in the background on a home server to index your media such as movies and TV shows to make them searchable and streamable through a REST based interface.

    54 Oblecto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Oblecto screenshot 1

    Oblecto Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Local server
    3.  TV Streaming
    4.  Built-in Media converter
    5.  Media Streaming

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  14. Olaris icon

    Olaris

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    Olaris is an open-source, community driven, media manager and transcoding server.

    12 Olaris alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Olaris screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit was in July 2022

    Olaris VS PS3 Media Server

     
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