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Serviio vs Twonky Server: catalog facts
Serviio	Twonky Server
Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.	Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play	Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library
Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source	Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account 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 24, 2026

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