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Air Video Server HD vs Serviio: catalog facts
Air Video Server HD	Serviio
Paid The Air Video HD app is a single purchase covering all of a user's iOS devices; the server…	Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Streams without converting or transferring files Supports subtitles, 1080p and 5.1 surround via Apple TV	Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play
Playback client is only for Apple devices Listed system requirements are old, suggesting infrequent updates	Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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