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Plex Media Server vs Serviio: catalog facts
Plex Media Server	Serviio
Freemium Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…	Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs	Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play
Streaming from outside the home needs a paid Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass Closed source, and sign-in goes through a Plex account on the company’s servers	Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source
Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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