TwonkyServer AlternativesMedia Servers and other similar apps like TwonkyServer

TwonkyServer is described as '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' and is a Media Server in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TwonkyServer for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, iPhone and BSD apps. The best TwonkyServer alternative is Universal Media Server, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TwonkyServer are Serviio, MiniDLNA, PS3 Media Server and MediaTomb.

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TwonkyServer alternatives page was last updated Sep 16, 2021
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  1. Universal Media Server icon
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    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.

    45 Universal Media Server alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Xbox 360 Ps3 and SmartTv
    PS4 and Chromecast Support

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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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    • Universal Media Server is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to TwonkyServer.

    • Universal Media Server is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TwonkyServer.

    • Universal Media Server is Free and Open SourceTwonkyServer is Paid and Proprietary
    • Universal Media Server is LightweightTwonkyServer is not according to our users
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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.

    47 Serviio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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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  4. MiniDLNA icon
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
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  5. PS3 Media Server icon
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    PS3 Media Server

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    PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding.

    35 PS3 Media Server alternatives
    GUI

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PS3 Media Server Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    GUI
    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.

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  6. MediaTomb icon
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    MediaTomb

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    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.

    32 MediaTomb alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    MediaTomb Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Support for DLNA
    Discontinued

    Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera icon Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/

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  7. Ushare uPnP media server icon
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    Ushare uPnP media server

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    uShare is a UPnP (TM) A/V & DLNA Media Server. It implements the server component that provides UPnP media devices with information on available multimedia files. uShare uses the built-in http server of libupnp to stream the files to clients.

    29 Ushare uPnP media server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Ushare uPnP media server Features

    1.  Data transfer
    2.  Support for DLNA
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  9. Gerbera icon
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    Gerbera

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    Gerbera is a free UPnP media server forked from the now discontinued MediaTomb project. It's highly compatible and works with many devices including TVs, Playstation, Android & iOS phones and tablets.

    30 Gerbera alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Gerbera Features

    1.  Media Streaming
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    Rygel

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    Rygel is a home media solution that allows you to easily share audio, video and pictures, and control of media player on your home network. In technical terms it is both a UPnP AV MediaServer and MediaRenderer implemented through a plug-in mechanism.

    18 Rygel alternatives
    Rygel media-server preferences dialog

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Rygel Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
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    Macast

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    A menu bar application using mpv as DLNA Media Renderer. You can push videos, pictures or musics from your mobile phone to your computer.

    30 Macast alternatives
    You can copy the video link after the video is casted.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Macast Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Streaming
    3.  Media Streaming
    Select a third-party player plugin.
    Discontinued

    Last commit and version is from January 2022

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  12. IIS Media Services icon
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    IIS Media Services

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    IIS Media Services, an integrated HTTP-based media delivery platform, delivers true HD (720p+) live and on-demand streaming, DVR functionality, and real-time analytics support to computers, TVs, and mobile devices.

    14 IIS Media Services alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    IIS Media Services Features

    1.  Real-time analytics
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Media Streaming
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    Tvmobili

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    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.

    31 Tvmobili alternatives
    User interface (web)

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Tvmobili Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Support for DLNA
    3.  Streaming
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    • Tvmobili is the most popular commercial alternative to TwonkyServer.

    • Tvmobili is Paid and ProprietaryTwonkyServer is also Paid and Proprietary

  14. LimboMedia

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    LimboMedia is a free and easy-to-use information and media server making your bookmarks, todos, notes, images, music, videos and files available everywhere: At home via DLNA/UPnP and outside in your browser with a nice HTML5 web-interface.

    34 LimboMedia alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    LimboMedia Features

    1.  Stream audio
    2.  Built-in player
    3.  Built-in Image viewer
    4.  Support for DLNA
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