Jellyfin

Open source

Open-source media server for streaming movies, shows, and music to client devices.

by Jellyfin ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://jellyfin.org/docs/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): media server, open source, self-hosted, streaming, privacyVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfinVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Collect, manage, and stream media from your own server, Movies, shows, music, books, and photos libraries, Live TV and DVR with automatic recordings, SyncPlay for sharing a movie night remotely, Official and third-party clients for web, desktop, mobile, and TVsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Community forumVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Self-hosters who want a completely free, privacy-focused, open-source media server with no fees or tracking.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individualVerified
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Self-hosted home media streaming, Personal media library management, Privacy-focused media serving with no tracking or phone-homeVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 12.4Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2018Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

User reviews

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