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Serviio vs MinimServer: catalog facts
Serviio	MinimServer
Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.	Freemium Basic use is free; a paid full license unlocks extra features after a 30-day trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play	Tag-based browsing for large collections Understands classical music metadata
Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source	Some features require a paid license Closed source
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
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 September 23, 2026

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