| Ease of Use | Easy to integrate with compatible devices (Smart TVs, consoles) | Requires manual setup for streaming | Requires installation and configuration of local repository |
| Compatibility | Works with DLNA devices without additional apps | Compatible with any device that can play video streams | Compatible with web browsers and Kodi apps |
| Supported Formats | Standard formats like MP4, AVI, MKV | Supports a wide range of formats, including less common codecs | Supports a wide variety of multimedia formats |
| Streaming Quality | Depends on the receiving device | Allows advanced video quality settings | High playback quality with customization options |
| Content Management | Automatic, based on the server’s media library | Manual, allows stream customization | Supports installation of local repositories to manage content |
| Web Access | Not designed for web access | Can stream content directly to a web page | Kodi Web allows browser access with a customized interface |
| Setup for an Educational Institution | Ideal for a simple and quick solution | Best for customized setup with web browser access | Can be a robust option if a centralized interface is needed |
| Required Ports | 1900 UDP, 8200 TCP, 5000–5100 TCP/UDP | 8080 TCP, 1234 UDP, 554 TCP, 8554 TCP | Depends on the web server and Kodi repository configuration |
| Resource Consumption | Low, since no transcoding is required | Can be high if real-time transcoding is used | Moderate, depends on Kodi server setup |
