Best Jellyfin Alternatives
The top-ranked Jellyfin alternative is Plex (Freemium). The best free option is Kodi (open source).
Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server, but some users want more polished apps, easier remote streaming, or built-in metadata and discovery features. Others compare it against commercial media server options.
1Plex
FreemiumMedia server and player to stream your library across all your devices.
2Emby
FreemiumPersonal media server to organize, stream, and share video and music libraries.
3Open-source media center for organizing and playing media across devices.
Universal Media Server
Open SourceOpen-source DLNA media server to stream content to TVs and devices.
Serviio
FreemiumMedia server for streaming video, audio, and images to DLNA devices.
Media center that aggregates streams and add-ons into one hub.
Kodi (LibreELEC)
Open SourceA minimal Linux OS built to run Kodi as a dedicated media appliance.
Airsonic
Open SourceOpen-source, self-hosted music streaming server and web player.
Navidrome
Open SourceOpen-source, self-hosted music streaming server for your collection.
Subsonic
FreemiumPersonal media streaming server for accessing music and video remotely.
OpenMediaVault
Open SourceOpen-source NAS solution that can host media services via plugins.
Jellyfin alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Jellyfin?
Plex is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Jellyfin?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Kodi, Universal Media Server and Stremio.
Which Jellyfin alternatives work on Mac?
Plex, Emby, Kodi and Universal Media Server run on macOS.
Which Jellyfin alternatives work on Linux?
Plex, Emby, Kodi and Universal Media Server run on Linux.
Are there Jellyfin alternatives for Android?
Yes: Plex, Emby, Kodi and Stremio have Android apps.
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