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Emby Server vs Air Video Server HD: catalog facts
Emby Server	Air Video Server HD
Freemium The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…	Paid The Air Video HD app is a single purchase covering all of a user's iOS devices; the server…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS
Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner	Streams without converting or transferring files Supports subtitles, 1080p and 5.1 surround via Apple TV
Closed source since 2018 Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription	Playback client is only for Apple devices Listed system requirements are old, suggesting infrequent updates
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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