Universal Media Server Alternatives

Universal Media Server is described as 'Media server capable of serving videos, audio and images to any DLNA-capable device. It supports any device capable of DLNA and runs on all major operating systems: Windows, OS X and Linux' and is a very popular Media Server in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Universal Media Server for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and iPhone apps. The best Universal Media Server alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Universal Media Server are Jellyfin, Plex, Emby and WiiFin.

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  1. PS3 Media Server icon

    PS3 Media Server

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    PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding.

    35 PS3 Media Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • European Union flagEU
    GUI
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  2. MiniDLNA icon

    MiniDLNA

     48 likes

    MiniDLNA (aka ReadyDLNA) is server software with the aim of being fully compliant with DLNA/UPnP-AV clients. It is developed by a NETGEAR employee …

    35 MiniDLNA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Termux
    • Terminal
    MiniDLNA screenshot 1
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  4. Gerbera icon

    Gerbera

     6 likes

    Gerbera is a free UPnP media server forked from the now discontinued MediaTomb project. It's highly compatible and works with many devices including TVs, Playstation, Android & iOS phones and tablets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Gerbera screenshot 1
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  5. Olaris icon

    Olaris

     2 likes

    Olaris is an open-source, community driven, media manager and transcoding server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Olaris screenshot 1
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  6. Rygel icon

    Rygel

     12 likes

    Rygel is a home media solution that allows you to easily share audio, video and pictures, and control of media player on your home network. In technical terms it is both a UPnP AV MediaServer and MediaRenderer implemented through a plug-in mechanism.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Global
    Rygel media-server preferences dialog
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  8. TwonkyServer icon

    TwonkyServer

     5 likes

    Easily access and stream photos, videos, music, and more from your home network with Twonky—just like finding a movie on Netflix or a song on iTunes.

    17 TwonkyServer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    People enjoying their media with Twonky
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  9. Losange icon

    Losange

     4 likes

    Losange is a simplified fork of Stremio that requires no account to use, though accounts are optional. It retains full compatibility with Stremio plugins.

    49 Losange alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
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    • European Union flagEU
    Losange screenshot 1
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  10. Tvmobili icon

    Tvmobili

     8 likes

    TVMOBiLi is an UPnP/DLNA media server for Mac, Windows and Linux.

    It streams your Videos, Music, and Photos from your computer to any Smart TV or internet enabled device in your home.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    User interface (web)
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  11. IIS Media Services icon

    IIS Media Services

     7 likes

    IIS Media Services, an integrated HTTP-based media delivery platform, delivers true HD (720p+) live and on-demand streaming, DVR functionality, and real-time analytics support to computers, TVs, and mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. VLC Streamer icon

    VLC Streamer

     6 likes

    Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

    69 VLC Streamer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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  13. ArkMS icon

    ArkMS

     5 likes

    OS X Media Streaming Server.

    21 ArkMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    ArkMS screenshot 1
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  14. Flussonic Media Server icon

    Flussonic Media Server

     6 likes

    A multi-purpose software solution for launching a high load video streaming service of any scale. Flussonic Media Server delivers video to millions of viewers in more than 100 countries around the world.

    20 Flussonic Media Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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