Alternatives to Serviio

A Java-based DLNA media server that streams music, video and images to devices on a home network. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Serviio.

  • Universal Media Server

    DLNA media server that streams a local library to TVs, consoles and phones.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hosted

    Universal Media Server is a free, open-source GPL-2.0 DLNA server that also transcodes on the fly, so you drop Serviio's paid Pro edition and closed code.

  • Plex Media Server

    A polished media server for your own library, free on the home network, with a paid pass for remote streaming.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hostedWebAndroidiOS

    Plex adds automatic metadata matching and client apps on most smart TVs, but it is closed source and remote streaming needs a paid Plex Pass.

  • Jellyfin

    A free media server for your own films, shows and music, with no premium tier and no account.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    Jellyfin is a free, open-source full media server with client apps, live TV and remote streaming, replacing DLNA browsing with no paid tier at all.

  • Emby Server

    A personal media server for video, music, photos and live TV, with the good parts behind a subscription.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hostedAndroidiOSWeb

    Emby Server offers client apps, live TV and multiple users, but it is closed source and hardware transcoding needs a paid subscription.

  • Gerbera

    A UPnP/DLNA media server that streams your music and videos to devices on your home network.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted

    Gerbera is a free, open-source UPnP/DLNA server with optional transcoding and a library layout you can customise with JavaScript, though it is aimed at the local network.

  • Twonky Server

    A paid DLNA media server that shares music, photos and video with devices on a home network.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    Twonky Server is also a closed-source DLNA server for Windows, macOS and Linux, but it is paid with registration required and limited to the home network.

  • Rygel

    GNOME's UPnP AV media server for sharing audio, video and pictures with devices on a home network.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hosted

    Rygel is GNOME's open-source LGPL-2.1 UPnP server for Linux, sharing audio, video and pictures, with fewer library management features and no Windows or macOS support.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Serviio as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Asset UPnP

    An audio-only UPnP and DLNA server for streaming a music collection to network players.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hosted

    Serviio is a Java DLNA server covering music, video and images with device profiles for specific TVs, while remote access needs the paid Pro edition.

  • MinimServer

    A UPnP music server for browsing and streaming large, well-tagged audio libraries.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hosted

    Serviio is a Java DLNA server for music, video and images with device profiles, and remote access requires the paid Pro edition.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.