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Universal Media Server vs Serviio

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Universal Media Server

8.0
Media & Design

Media server supporting DLNA, UPnP and HTTP(S)

Serviio

5.0
Media & Design

Media server

Metric Universal Media Server Serviio
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 5.0
30-day Installs 47 2
90-day Installs 139 21
365-day Installs 658 94
Version 15.5.0 2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.6K 2
GitHub Forks 510 1
Open Issues 392 -
License GPL-2.0
Language Java D
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 13y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 May 13, 2014

Reviews

Universal Media Server

Universal Media Server is a robust media streaming solution supporting DLNA, UPnP, and HTTP(S). It offers a versatile platform for serving media to various devices, appealing to users seeking self-hosted, open-source alternatives.

Serves media content over DLNA, UPnP, and HTTP(S) protocols.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple media protocols for versatile streaming
  • + Open-source with active development
  • + Self-hosting capabilities for enhanced privacy control

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - High number of open issues may indicate potential instability

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