PS3 Media Server vs MiniDLNA Comparison

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PS3 Media Server icon

PS3 Media Server

PS3 Media Server is a DLNA-compliant UPnP media server. by PS3 Media Server Forums

Open Source
Available for:
Mac OS X Windows Linux Discontinued
VS
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MiniDLNA

MiniDLNA, now ReadyMedia, is a lightweight and simple media server designed for full compliance with DLNA/UPnP-AV clients. It allows streaming multimedia content stored on your network to compatible devices such as smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices.

Open Source
Categories:
Available for:
Linux

Summary

PS3 Media Server is more feature-rich with extensive transcoding options and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for various devices, especially gaming consoles. In contrast, MiniDLNA is lightweight and efficient, ideal for users looking for a straightforward media server with lower resource consumption.

Pros & Cons Comparison

PS3 Media Server

PS3 Media Server

Pros

  • Supports a wide range of media formats
  • User-friendly interface
  • Transcoding capabilities for different devices
  • Supports streaming to various devices including PS3
  • Built-in UPnP/DLNA support

Cons

  • Can be resource-intensive depending on transcoding settings
  • Setup can be complex for beginners
  • Limited support for certain media formats
MiniDLNA

MiniDLNA

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight and low resource usage.
  • Excellent compatibility with DLNA/UPnP-AV client devices.
  • Simple to setup and configure through a text file.
  • Reliable for streaming standard media formats.
  • Ideal for embedded systems and low-power hardware.

Cons

  • Lacks a graphical web interface for management.
  • Does not include advanced on-the-fly transcoding.
  • Metadata support is basic compared to feature-rich servers.
  • Configuration is command-line and file-based.

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