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Twonky Server vs Gerbera: catalog facts
Twonky Server	Gerbera
Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.	Free Free to use with no paid tier.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Self-hosted
Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library	Works with standard UPnP/DLNA players, TVs and consoles Optional transcoding for devices with limited format support
Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network	Aimed at the local network rather than streaming over the internet Custom layouts require scripting
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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