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Plex Media Server vs Twonky Server: catalog facts
Plex Media Server	Twonky Server
Freemium Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…	Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs	Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library
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	Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network
Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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