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Gerbera vs MinimServer: catalog facts
Gerbera	MinimServer
Free Free to use with no paid tier.	Freemium Basic use is free; a paid full license unlocks extra features after a 30-day trial.
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Works with standard UPnP/DLNA players, TVs and consoles Optional transcoding for devices with limited format support	Tag-based browsing for large collections Understands classical music metadata
Aimed at the local network rather than streaming over the internet Custom layouts require scripting	Some features require a paid license Closed source
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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