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Emby Server vs Serviio: catalog facts
Emby Server	Serviio
Freemium The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…	Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner	Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play
Closed source since 2018 Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription	Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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 September 23, 2026

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