Emby

Media server with client apps for organizing and streaming personal media libraries.

Pricing: subscription, perpetual
Free tier: true
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): media server, self-hosted, streaming, DVR, transcodingVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): subscription, perpetualVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Emby.ReleasesVerified
Starting price(29): 4.99Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Organize personal media into rich, easy-to-browse libraries with artwork and details, Stream to TVs, phones, tablets, computers, and consoles, Emby DVR for individual and series recordings, Hardware accelerated transcoding, Cinema Intros, Cover Art plugin, and backup and restoreVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Community forum, Support articlesVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Individuals self-hosting a personal media server with optional Premiere perks like DVR, downloads, and hardware transcoding.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individualVerified
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Personal media server streaming at home, Offline media downloads to smart phones and tablets, Live TV watching and recording with your own tunerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 4.10.2.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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