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Rygel

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Video · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Rygel is a GNOME home media server implementing UPnP and DLNA MediaServer features so users can stream audio, video, and photos to TVs, consoles, and speakers. Plugins extend format conversion and device compatibility while shared libraries help build custom media engines.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Rygel is free open-source software distributed with GNOME project documentation.
API access
Developer docs cover plugin and media-engine libraries for extending Rygel.

Is Rygel right for you?

A good fit for

Linux desktop users and integrators who need DLNA/UPnP media sharing across home devices.

Before you choose

Official documentation does not offer a commercial hosted media SaaS plan.

DLNA media sharing

Rygel streams personal media libraries to compatible TVs and speakers while converting formats on the fly for picky clients.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
StandardsDocs describe UPnP AV MediaServer and DLNA interoperability with format conversion.Facts sourced2026-10-04
PluginsDocumentation notes most functionality is implemented through a plugin mechanism.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Rygel pricing & plans

Free

Free

Rygel is free open-source software distributed with GNOME project documentation.

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Rygel is free open-source software distributed with GNOME project documentation.
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The practical questions

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What is Rygel used for?

Rygel is a GNOME home media server implementing UPnP and DLNA MediaServer features so users can stream audio, video, and photos to TVs, consoles, and speakers. Plugins extend format conversion and device compatibility while shared libraries help build custom media engines.

Does Rygel have a free plan?

Rygel is free open-source software distributed with GNOME project documentation.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Rygel cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Rygel through an API?

Developer docs cover plugin and media-engine libraries for extending Rygel.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Official documentation does not offer a commercial hosted media SaaS plan.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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