Universal Media Server vs Plex : Which is Better?

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Universal Media Server

Universal Media Server is a DLNA-compliant UPnP media server. It originated as a fork of PS3 Media Server. Developed by Universal Media Server

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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Plex

Plex is a client-server media player system and software suite. Developed by Plex

License: Freemium

Categories: Video & Movies

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android iPhone

Universal Media Server VS Plex Feature comparision

Feature Universal Media Server Plex
DNLA Server
Configurable
Dedicated Server Hosting
Support for DLNA
Support for IPTV
Lightweight
Media Transcoding
Playstation
Simple installation
Play local content
Local Storage
Media Streaming
Operating system
Auto-identifies vids
Based on Debian
Designed for TVs
Vast format support
Metadata Search
Subtitles
Networking
Create PlayList
Stream video to Apple TV
Torrent Streaming
Offline sync of media files
Stream audio
Automatic Library Search
Local server
Media sharing
Remote File Access
Remote Media Access
Self-hosted in intranet or private cloud
Asset Pipeline
Apps with Chromecast Support
Ad-free
Music Player
Responsive design
PS4 Streaming
Video streaming
Subsonic API
Support for MPD
Support for WebDAV
Based on Laravel
Music collection
Music Library
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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