Universal Media Server Alternatives

Universal Media Server is described as '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' and is a very popular Media Server in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Universal Media Server for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Universal Media Server alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Universal Media Server are Jellyfin, Plex, Emby and Meelo.

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  1. MiniDLNA icon

    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 …

    30 MiniDLNA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Termux
    • Terminal
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  2. Gerbera icon

    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.

    28 Gerbera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Olaris icon

    Olaris

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Rygel icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rygel media-server preferences dialog
     
  6. TwonkyServer icon

    TwonkyServer

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    Easily access and stream photos, videos, music, and more from your home network with Twonky—just like finding a movie on Netflix or a song on iTunes.

    17 TwonkyServer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • TwonkyServer is Paid and ProprietaryUniversal Media Server is Free and Open Source
  7. Tvmobili icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    User interface (web)
     
  9. VLC Streamer icon

    VLC Streamer

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    Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

    68 VLC Streamer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  10. IIS Media Services icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. ArkMS icon

    ArkMS

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    OS X Media Streaming Server.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Genialist Media Server icon

    Genialist Media Server

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    Genialist Media Server is a streaming server that allows you to organize, sort and access all your medias on all your devices (computers, tablets and smart-phones) on your home network and beyond...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Genialist Media Server screenshot 1
     
  14. iMediaShare icon

    iMediaShare

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    Play videos from your mobile to your HD TV! No box, no cables, no TV apps! Just pick a video and tap to play!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iMediaShare screenshot 1
     
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