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Serviio vs Emby Server

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Serviio

5.0
Media & Design

Media server

Emby Server

7.0
Media & Design

Personal media server with apps on just about every device

Metric Serviio Emby Server
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 2 20
90-day Installs 21 58
365-day Installs 94 299
Version 2.4 4.9.3.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2 1.5K
GitHub Forks 1 161
Open Issues - 10
License
Language D
Last GitHub Commit 13y ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 13, 2014 Apr 18, 2015

Reviews

Serviio

Serviio is a media server that streams audio and video files from your device. It supports various media formats and provides a local streaming solution for managing and sharing media collections. Ideal for users who want a simple, self-hosted media streaming experience.

Serviio is a media server that streams audio and video files from your device.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Supports various media formats

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Inactive development

Emby Server

Emby Server is a comprehensive personal media server that allows users to stream and organize their media across various devices. It offers a wide range of features, including streaming, content organization, and integration with multiple platforms, making it a popular choice for managing personal media libraries.

Emby Server streams and organizes media content across multiple devices.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for various devices
  • + Extensive media streaming and organization features
  • + Active development and recent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality
  • - Transition to proprietary model may concern some users