Audiobookshelf
Focus: audiobooks and podcasts. Shares self-hosted and media server with Jellyfin. Adds Web, iOS and Android. Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
Web App
Jellyfin
Run your own media server for your films, shows and music.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Intermediate
Works on
Cross-Platform
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What is Jellyfin?
Jellyfin is a free software media system that lets you manage and stream your own media from a server to your devices through a range of apps. It has no premium licence or paid-only features, and is described as an alternative to Emby and Plex. The server is built on .NET for cross-platform use.
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Pros: what Jellyfin does well
- No paid tier or hidden premium features
- Your media stays on your own server
- Apps for many different devices
Cons: where it falls short
- You need to set up and look after the server
- Setup takes more effort than a streaming subscription
Who Jellyfin is for
People who want one private place to stream their own video and music library.
Who can skip it
Anyone who only watches content from streaming services.
Jellyfin alternatives
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Focus: documents and ocr. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web and Linux. Same 4.7 rating.
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Focus: password manager, bitwarden and security. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Same 4.7 rating.
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Focus: comics, manga and ebooks. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
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Focus: photo library, face recognition and backup. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
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Free alternatives to Jellyfin
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
Homebox
Focus: home inventory and organisation. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.5 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.5Visit
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Focus: ebooks and reading server. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.5 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
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Wallos
Focus: subscriptions and budgeting. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.5 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
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4.5Visit
Actual Budget
Focus: budgeting and personal finance. Shares self-hosted and open source with Jellyfin. Adds Web, Windows and macOS. Rated 4.6 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Windows
4.6Visit
Homepage
Focus: dashboard, start page and docker. Shares open source and github with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.6Visit
Mealie
Focus: recipes, meal planning and shopping lists. Shares open source and github with Jellyfin. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Jellyfin: 4.7).
Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.6Visit
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