Kyoo vs Universal Media Server

Kyoo vs Universal Media Server
Fact	Kyoo	Universal Media Server
Language	TypeScript	Java
Licence	GPL-3.0	GPL-2.0
Stars	2.5k	2.7k
Latest	v5.2.1	15.8.2
Last push	2026-10-06	2026-10-06
Release cadence	about 46 days between releases	about 34 days between releases
Active contributors	11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

Both replace Netflix. Alternatives to Netflix →
PartialKyooStreams your own films and series; there is no catalog of content to watch.
PartialUniversal Media ServerStreams your own films and series to TVs, consoles and browsers over DLNA and a web player; there is no catalog of content to watch.

v5.2.12026-08-27See v5.2.0 for release note, this is just a new release because ci didn't release artifacts.
v5.2.02026-08-27Android app finally there
v5.1.02026-07-12Add intro/credits detection
v5.0.02026-04-06Finally a proper release for v5! Almost all the code changed (full rewrite of the front, api, scanner). There's a lot o…
v5.0.0-beta12026-03-22First beta version of the v5. Almost all the code changed (full rewrite of the front, api, scanner). I've started to ad…pre-release

15.9.02026-10-05We have improved support for Sony and Philips TVs, improved how subtitles display, fixed resume video bugs, and more!pre-release
15.8.22026-09-09Here's a bugfix release for v15 while we continue to work on v16.
15.8.12026-08-23This release fixes important bugs and improves security. Special thanks to @pl4nty for responsibly disclosing a vulnera…
15.8.02026-07-20Here are some new features, fixes, and design improvements!
15.7.02026-06-01🎉 New features time! 🎉

✓ signed The latest release, v5.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.

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unsigned The latest release, 15.8.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.

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