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Lunarr vs Emby Server: catalog facts
Lunarr	Emby Server
Free Free and open source under Apache-2.0.	Freemium The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
Reads libraries from local disks, SFTP, and WebDAV Supports direct playback and HLS transcoding	Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner
Requires you to run and manage the server	Closed source since 2018 Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription
Web application, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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