Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding.
Free
24 alternativesEmby
vsUniversal Media Server
Emby vs Universal Media Server
How do Emby and Universal Media Server compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Emby | Universal Media Server |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices. | Universal Media Server streams media to devices including TVs, phones, game consoles, computers, and audio receivers. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
Other options to consider
Sites similar to both Emby and Universal Media Server.
MusicBee organizes, finds, and plays music files on Windows computers, portable devices, and the web.
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
Open source
24 alternatives
Ampache streams and manages music and video collections through a web interface, with access from internet-enabled devices.
FreePick
10 alternatives
Polaris streams a personal music collection to computers and mobile devices.
Open source
24 alternatives
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.