Media Server Software
50.4k 2026-04-18

jellyfin/jellyfin

An open-source media system that empowers users to manage, stream, and control their personal media collections across various devices.

Core Features

Free and open-source with no premium features or hidden costs.
Comprehensive media management and streaming capabilities.
Cross-platform compatibility powered by the .NET platform.
Provides a dedicated server backend and API for client applications.
A community-driven alternative to proprietary media solutions like Emby and Plex.

Detailed Introduction

Jellyfin is a robust, free, and open-source media system designed to give users complete control over their digital media. It functions as a server backend and API, enabling users to organize and stream their personal libraries—including movies, TV shows, music, and photos—to a wide array of end-user devices via dedicated apps. As a community-driven fork of Emby, Jellyfin stands out by offering all features without premium licenses or hidden agendas, built on the .NET platform for broad cross-platform support. It serves as a powerful, privacy-focused alternative to proprietary media servers like Emby and Plex.

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