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MythTVEmby Server
Free

Free and open source under the GNU GPL.

 Freemium

The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…

Linux, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
  • Long-running project, in development since 2002
  • Regular stable releases, most recently 36.0 in 2026
  • Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles
  • Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner
  • Needs TV tuner hardware and setup work to record
  • More complex to configure than a simple media server
  • Closed source since 2018
  • Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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