Alternatives to Rygel
GNOME's UPnP AV media server for sharing audio, video and pictures with devices on a home network. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Rygel
GNOME's UPnP AV media server for sharing audio, video and pictures with devices on a home network.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Rygel.
Gerbera
A UPnP/DLNA media server that streams your music and videos to devices on your home network.
Gerbera is an open-source UPnP/DLNA server not tied to GNOME, with optional transcoding and library layouts customisable through JavaScript.
Universal Media Server
DLNA media server that streams a local library to TVs, consoles and phones.
Universal Media Server is GPL-2.0, runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and transcodes on the fly for devices that cannot play a format.
Serviio
A Java-based DLNA media server that streams music, video and images to devices on a home network.
Serviio is a closed-source Java DLNA server for Windows, macOS, Linux and NAS devices, with device profiles and paid remote access.
Twonky Server
A paid DLNA media server that shares music, photos and video with devices on a home network.
Twonky Server is a paid, closed-source DLNA server for Windows, macOS and Linux that combines media from several devices into one library.
MinimServer
A UPnP music server for browsing and streaming large, well-tagged audio libraries.
MinimServer is a closed-source, freemium UPnP server for music only, with tag-based browsing suited to large and classical collections.
Asset UPnP
An audio-only UPnP and DLNA server for streaming a music collection to network players.
Asset UPnP is a paid, audio-only UPnP and DLNA server for Windows, macOS and Linux, with transcoding, DSD support and ReplayGain.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
BubbleUPnP Server
A Java server that adds remote access, OpenHome support and Chromecast transcoding to UPnP/DLNA setups.
Kodi
Media centre that turns a computer, box or TV stick into a home theatre front end.
Jellyfin
A free media server for your own films, shows and music, with no premium tier and no account.
Plex Media Server
A polished media server for your own library, free on the home network, with a paid pass for remote streaming.
