Serviio

Java-based DLNA media server with a free edition and a paid Pro edition.

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About Serviio

Serviio is a media server for streaming music, video and images to DLNA devices on your home network, such as smart TVs, Blu-ray players, consoles and phones. It uses device profiles to tune streams for each renderer and transcodes in real time when a format is not supported, handles subtitles, extracts metadata from files and online sources, sorts videos into movies and series, and can stream online sources such as RSS feeds and live streams through plugins. It is developed by one person, runs on Java, and is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and several NAS platforms. The free edition covers local DLNA streaming. The paid Pro edition adds access over the internet through its MediaBrowser web player and apps, plus extra sharing features, and every download starts with a 15-day Pro evaluation. Releases are infrequent, and the interface and app ecosystem feel old next to modern servers.

Best for: DLNA households who want reliable TV streaming with optional remote access.

What works

Device profiles for many TVs and consoles
Real-time transcoding and subtitle support
Free edition covers local streaming

Why people leave

Remote access needs the paid Pro edition
Infrequent releases from a single developer
Dated interface

Top Serviio alternatives

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1
Universal Media Server
Free and open source, with very broad DLNA device support.
66.5
2
Gerbera
An open-source UPnP server for Linux and BSD.
62.6
3
Plex
Modern apps and remote streaming with a larger ecosystem.
59.6
4
Jellyfin
Free remote streaming and apps without a Pro licence.
57.2

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Serviio: common questions

Is Serviio free?

Serviio has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Serviio open source?

No, Serviio is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Universal Media Server, Gerbera and Jellyfin.

What platforms does Serviio run on?

Serviio is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Serviio?

The highest-ranked Serviio alternatives right now are Universal Media Server, Gerbera and Plex. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Serviio facts

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Free edition: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026serviio.org(opens source in a new tab); “Serviio is a free media server.”
Paid tier: Pro edition; Checked Oct 25, 2026serviio.org(opens source in a new tab); “There is also a paid for Pro edition”
Pro evaluation: 15 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026serviio.org(opens source in a new tab); “You will get a 15 day evaluation of the Pro edition , after which Serviio automatically reverts to the Free edition .”
Platforms: Windows, Linux, Mac, NAS; Checked Oct 25, 2026serviio.org(opens source in a new tab); “available for Windows, Linux, Mac and several NAS platforms”