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Emby Server vs Twonky Server: catalog facts
Emby Server	Twonky Server
Freemium The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…	Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner	Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library
Closed source since 2018 Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription	Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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