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Serviio vs Air Video Server HD: catalog facts
Serviio	Air Video Server HD
Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.	Paid The Air Video HD app is a single purchase covering all of a user's iOS devices; the server…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS
Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play	Streams without converting or transferring files Supports subtitles, 1080p and 5.1 surround via Apple TV
Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source	Playback client is only for Apple devices Listed system requirements are old, suggesting infrequent updates
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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 October 2, 2026

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