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MinimServerUniversal Media Server
Freemium

Basic use is free; a paid full license unlocks extra features after a 30-day trial.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
  • Tag-based browsing for large collections
  • Understands classical music metadata
  • Transcodes on the fly for devices that cannot play a format natively
  • Speaks DLNA, so old TVs and consoles work without an app
  • Some features require a paid license
  • Closed source
  • Transcoding is CPU-heavy on modest hardware
  • DLNA browsing is clumsier than a dedicated client app
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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