Free TwonkyServer Alternatives

The best free alternative to TwonkyServer is Universal Media Server, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to TwonkyServer and 14 is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to TwonkyServer are Serviio, MiniDLNA, PS3 Media Server and Gerbera.

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

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TwonkyServer

Paid • Proprietary
Media Server

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Universal Media Server
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Media Center
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48 alternatives to 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.
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Universal Media Server Features
1. LightweightUniversal Media Server consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Configurable
DNLA Server
Dedicated Server Hosting
Media Transcoding
Simple installation
Playstation
Support for DLNA
Java based
Streaming
Serviio
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Freemium • Proprietary
Media Server
Video Streaming App
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47 alternatives to 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.
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Serviio Features
Create Playlist
Playstation
Support for DLNA
Media Streaming
Stream audio
Support for subtitles
Xbox
MiniDLNA
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Linux
32 alternatives to MiniDLNA
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 Features
1. LightweightMiniDLNA consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
DNLA Server
Support for DLNA
PS3 Media Server
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Media Center
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38 alternatives to 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.
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PS3 Media Server Features
DNLA Server
Support for DLNA
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.
Gerbera
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Media Center
Linux
32 alternatives to Gerbera
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.
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Gerbera Features
Media Streaming
Macast
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Video Streaming App
Mac
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31 alternatives to Macast
Macast is an open source tool to use your computer as a DLNA media renderer, so you can cast videos, pictures and music from your phone (or another computer) to your desktop.
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Macast Features
Support for DLNA
DNLA Server
Streaming
Media Streaming
MediaTomb
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Mac
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35 alternatives to 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.
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MediaTomb Features
Media Streaming
DNLA Server
Discontinued
Shut down per notice on homepage, but has been forked via Gerbera http://mediatomb.cc/
Ushare uPnP media server
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Linux
30 alternatives to Ushare uPnP media server
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.
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Ushare uPnP media server Features
Data transfer
DNLA Server
Support for DLNA
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Rygel
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Free • Open Source
Media Server
Linux
17 alternatives to Rygel
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.
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Rygel Features
Support for DLNA
DNLA Server
IIS Media Services
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Free • Proprietary
Media Server
Windows
17 alternatives to IIS Media Services
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.
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IIS Media Services Features
Real-time analytics
Support for Multiple protocols
Media Streaming
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