IIS Media Services AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Media Servers

The best Media Server alternative to IIS Media Services is Universal Media Server, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to IIS Media Services and 13 are Media Servers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Media Server alternatives to IIS Media Services are Serviio, MiniDLNA, MediaTomb and TVersity.

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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.

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IIS Media Services 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.

    46 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

    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 is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to IIS Media Services.

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

    • Universal Media Server is Free and Open SourceIIS Media Services is Free and Proprietary
    • Universal Media Server is LightweightIIS Media Services 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.

    46 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 …

    33 MiniDLNA alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    MiniDLNA Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for DLNA
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  5. 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.

    34 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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  6. TVersity icon
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    TVersity

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    TVersity Media Server is a software package that allows a personal computer to stream content to UPnP devices, such as the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, regardless of the codec limitations of the device. For example, the Xbox 360 does not support certain codecs or Internet videos such...

    30 TVersity alternatives
    Graphical User Interface

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TVersity Features

    1.  Xbox
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    • TVersity is the most popular commercial alternative to IIS Media Services.

    • TVersity is Paid and ProprietaryIIS Media Services is Free and Proprietary
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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.

    32 Gerbera alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Gerbera Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    Gerbera screenshot 1
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  9. 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.

    32 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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  10. Rygel icon
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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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  11. Macast icon
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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.

    31 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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    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.

    35 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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    TwonkyServer

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    TwonkyServer Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
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    FUPPES

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    FUPPES is a free, multiplatform UPnP A/V Media Server.

    It supports a wide range of UPnP MediaRenderers as well as on-the-fly transcoding of various audio, video and image formats. You can share any audio, image or video file type by adding it to the configuration file.

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    26 FUPPES alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    FUPPES Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    Discontinued
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