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

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