Gerbera
UPnP Media Server, which allows you to stream your digital media throughout your home network and listen to/watch it on a variety of UPnP compatible devices.
- GitHub stars
- 1,396
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Latest release
- v3.3.0
20 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Debian packages, C++
Commits per month, last 12 months
242 commits
Replaces
Paid products Gerbera can stand in for.
How to self-host Gerbera
Gerbera runs on Docker, Debian packages and C++. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Gerbera free?
Yes. Gerbera is open source under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Gerbera?
Yes. Gerbera runs on Docker, Debian packages and C++. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Gerbera replace?
People use Gerbera instead of Plex.
Is Gerbera still maintained?
The last change to Gerbera's code was on 12 October 2026, with 242 commits in the last 12 months.
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