Rygel
GNOME's UPnP AV media server for sharing audio, video and pictures with devices on a home network.
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About Rygel
Rygel is a home media server from the GNOME project that implements UPnP AV MediaServer, letting you share audio, video and pictures from a Linux machine with TVs, consoles and other devices on the home network.
Media player software can also use Rygel to become a MediaRenderer that is controlled remotely. It suits GNOME and Linux users who want DLNA sharing that fits into their desktop.
Strengths
- Integrates with the GNOME desktop
- Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA
- Can turn media players into remotely controlled renderers
Limitations
- Linux-focused
- Fewer library management features than full media servers
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.
- License
- LGPL-2.1
- Developer
- The GNOME Project
- Platforms
- Linux, Self-hosted
- How it runs
- Downloadable app, Self-hosted
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Sharing media from a GNOME desktop to TVs and consoles on the home network
- Categories
- Media servers
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to Rygel
Compare allSoftware that can replace Rygel for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
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 necessarily 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.
