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Serviio vs Universal Media Server: catalog facts
Serviio	Universal Media Server
Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play	Transcodes on the fly for devices that cannot play a format natively Speaks DLNA, so old TVs and consoles work without an app
Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source	Transcoding is CPU-heavy on modest hardware DLNA browsing is clumsier than a dedicated client app
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 22, 2026

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