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Universal Media Server
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Universal Media Server vs Gerbera
How do Universal Media Server and Gerbera compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Universal Media Server | Gerbera |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Universal Media Server streams media to devices including TVs, phones, game consoles, computers, and audio receivers. | Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Free |
| Platforms | Web | Android, iOS, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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