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Streama vs Universal Media Server

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Streama vs Universal Media Server
FactStreamaUniversal Media Server
LanguageJavaScriptJava
LicenceMITGPL-2.0
Stars9.8k2.7k
Latestv1.11.015.8.2
Last push2026-08-092026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 486 days between releasesabout 34 days between releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Emby. Alternatives to Emby →

    PartialStreamaFilms and series with metadata in a web player, without music or native client apps.

    PartialUniversal Media ServerStreams and transcodes your library to DLNA devices and a web player, without dedicated client apps.

  • Both replace Netflix. Alternatives to Netflix →

    PartialStreamaA web player for your own films and series with metadata and user accounts; 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.