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Gerbera vs Twonky Server: catalog facts
Gerbera	Twonky Server
Free Free to use with no paid tier.	Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works with standard UPnP/DLNA players, TVs and consoles Optional transcoding for devices with limited format support	Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library
Aimed at the local network rather than streaming over the internet Custom layouts require scripting	Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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