Comparison

Kernel Media Server vs Visorium

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kernel Media Server

Features
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Kernel Media Server Your Ultimate Home Media Solution Kernel Media Server transforms how you experience your personal media collection. Built for speed and efficiency, this powerful media server software lets you organize, stream, and enjoy your entire library of movies and TV shows, plus Live TVβ€”all from one elegant interface. Stream Anywhere, Anytime Take your media collection wherever you go. Access your favorite movies and TV shows from any device, whether you're at home or on the go. Kernel Media Server delivers high-quality streaming optimized for your network conditions and device capabilities. Supercharged Performance Experience lightning-fast library scanning and seamless playback. Kernel Media Server is meticulously engineered to maximize efficiency, minimize resource usage, and deliver exceptional performance even on modest hardware. Seamless Metadata Integration Compatible with existing tools: Works with Sonarr/Radarr metadata NFO file support: Utilizes local NFO files for rich media information No redundant scanning: Leverages your existing metadata workflow Complete Media Management Intelligent Organization: Efficiently organizes your existing media collection Advanced Search: Find exactly what you want with powerful filtering capabilities Customizable Views: Personalize how you browse and discover your content Seamless Live TV Integration Cut the cord without losing your favorite channels. Kernel Media Server's Live TV capabilities let you: Watch and record broadcast television Browse comprehensive program guides Schedule recordings Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts Beautiful User Experience Navigate your entire media world through our intuitive, responsive interface. Designed with users in mind, Kernel Media Server offers: Clean, modern design that puts your content front and center Customizable views and sorting options User profiles with personalized watch history Parental controls for family-friendly viewing Technical Excellence Built by media enthusiasts for media enthusiasts, Kernel Media Server delivers: Hardware acceleration for efficient transcoding Adaptive quality streaming based on network conditions Robust multi-user support Low resource utilization even with large libraries Comprehensive format support for virtually any media file Private and Secure Your media stays yours with Kernel Media Server: Self-hosted solution keeps your data under your control Strong encryption options for remote streaming No data mining or tracking of your viewing habits Getting Started Setting up Kernel Media Server is straightforward. Simply install the server software on your preferred system, point it to your media libraries, and let it work its magic. Within minutes, you'll have a beautiful, organized media server ready to stream to all your devices. Transform your media collection today with Kernel Media Serverβ€”where performance meets elegance. Note: Internet connection required for remote streaming. Media library capabilities require local storage for your media files. Live TV features require compatible TV tuner hardware (sold separately).

About

Visorium

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Visorium is a video player built for NAS and personal media servers. Connect directly to your home storage and stream your collection β€” no downloads needed. Features: β€’ Multi-protocol β€” WebDAV, SMB, FTP/SFTP, NFS, DLNA/UPnP β€’ Media servers β€” Plex, Emby and Jellyfin support β€’ Works out of the box with Synology, QNAP and more β€’ Powerful player β€” MKV/AVI/FLV and more, live audio-track and subtitle switching β€’ TMDB poster wall with automatic movie & TV metadata β€’ Playlists & history β€” auto-resume, favorites, iCloud sync across devices β€’ Native on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV Visorium Pro (optional in-app purchase) unlocks unlimited media-source accounts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kernel Media Server4 screens
Visorium3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kernel Media Server at none against Visorium's 3. Kernel Media Server also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Visorium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kernel Media Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Kernel Media Server versus Visorium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKernel Media ServerVisorium
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKernel Media LLCζ™— ζž—

In-app purchases

None

Kernel Media Server

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Visorium

Subscriptions2
  • Visorium Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Visorium Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Visorium Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Kernel Media Server free?
Kernel Media Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visorium free?
Visorium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kernel Media Server or Visorium have ads?
Neither Kernel Media Server nor Visorium shows ads.

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