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Rygel vs Serviio: catalog facts
Rygel	Serviio
Free Free and open source under the GNU LGPL 2.1.	Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Integrates with the GNOME desktop Shares audio, video and pictures over UPnP and DLNA	Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play
Linux-focused Fewer library management features than full media servers	Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	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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