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Add to SafariWhen comparing Subsonic vs Emby, the Slant community recommends Subsonic for most people. In the question“What is the best home media server?” Subsonic is ranked 3rd while Emby is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Subsonic is:
Allows accessing all music from anywhere where there's an Internet connection.
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Pros
Pro Can be accessed via browser
Allows accessing all music from anywhere where there's an Internet connection.
Pro On-the-fly re-sampling
Bitrates can be lowered on-the-fly via ffmpeg encoder so it can be used even if bandwidth is limited.
Pro Can be accessed with any network-enabled media player
Pro Supports all audio and video formats that stream over http
Pro Support for ratings
Pro Playlists created can be shared with others
Pro Allows apps pre-caching of tracks
Create a playlist and pre-cache all tracks on your mobile device.
It is also possible to update playlists and automatically keep the pre-cache in sync.
Pro Open source
Pro Includes an embedded Flash player
Pro Easy to use and configure
But with tons of advanced configuration options available for those that want them.
Pro Awesome support
Active and lively support forums where the developers and other users engage to quickly resolve any issues you may experience, which will be few and far between anyway.
Pro Live TV and DVR functionality
Add the Premiere option for around $5.00 per month and you get a full featured DVR that will play and record Live OTA TV, IPTV, Cable or Satellite signal and a great EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
Cons
Con No longer open source
Con ADs
Until you buy a license key you will have ADs in the Webinterface.
