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Serviio vs Gerbera: catalog facts
Serviio	Gerbera
Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.	Free Free to use with no paid tier.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play	Works with standard UPnP/DLNA players, TVs and consoles Optional transcoding for devices with limited format support
Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source	Aimed at the local network rather than streaming over the internet Custom layouts require scripting
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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