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Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Plezy provides a cross-platform client for Plex and Jellyfin, built with Flutter.
Alternatives
The Best jellyfin-desktop Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like jellyfin-desktop? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
About jellyfin-desktopgithub.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-desktop
VisitJellyfin Desktop is a desktop client built with Qt WebEngine and libmpv, with downloads listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPlezyPlezy provides a cross-platform client for Plex and…Another optionBlinkBlink provides a desktop client for Jellyfin and is built…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plezy | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 2 | Blink | — | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 3 | Fladder | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 4 | Jellyfin Vue | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | Aonsoku | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Mpc Qt | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 7 | Findroid | — | Yes | Android |
| 8 | Streamyfin | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | Mobile | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | ImPlay | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
All jellyfin-desktop alternatives
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Also covers media and open source
Blink provides a desktop client for Jellyfin and is built with Tauri and React, according to its project description.
3
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Fladder provides a cross-platform frontend for Jellyfin, built with Flutter.
4
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Jellyfin Vue offers an experimental alternative browser client for Jellyfin, written in Vue.js and marked as not feature-complete.
5
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Use Aonsoku as a desktop client for Navidrome and Subsonic servers, built with React and Electron.
6
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
MPC-QT reimplements much of the Media Player Classic interface with Qt and uses libmpv for video playback.
7
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Browse and play movies and series from Jellyfin with Findroid, a native Android client.
8
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Streamyfin provides a modern client for connecting to a Jellyfin media server.
9
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
This Seerr mobile app is a media request and discovery client for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
10
Also covers linux, macos, and media · same kind of open-source project
ImPlay offers cross-platform desktop media playback built on mpv and ImGui, with scripting and command-line options.
11
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
H5player enhances audio and video playback on websites, with listed features including playback speed controls, screen capture, and downloads.
12
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Nora offers music playback through an application built with Electron and React.
13
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Ombi lets users request movies or TV shows for Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin.
14
Also covers linux, macos, and media · same kind of open-source project
Play media on Windows, Linux, or macOS with SMPlayer, which also supports YouTube.
15
Also covers linux, media, and open source · same kind of open-source project
CatNip provides a terminal audio visualizer for Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows.
16
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
ncmpc++ provides an MPD client through a feature-rich ncurses interface.
17
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
PlexMod for Kodi is a community modification of the Plex client add-on, with features beyond those in other official Plex clients.
18
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Synko implements a minimal Syncplay client as a Kodi service for synchronized movie playback.
19
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Feishin provides a modern client for playing music from self-hosted services.
20
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Control MPD from a configurable terminal client with rmpc, which supports album art via terminal image protocols.
21
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Reiverr combines an interface for Jellyfin and TMDB with Radarr and Sonarr, and describes itself as a replacement for Overseerr.
22
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
Seerr manages media requests and discovery for Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.
23
Also covers media and open source · same kind of open-source project
tuliprox processes and proxies IPTV playlists, with support for M3U, Xtream Codes, HDHomeRun, Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Tunarr creates live TV channels from personal media managed by Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or NFO files.
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What is the best alternative to jellyfin-desktop?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to jellyfin-desktop are Plezy, Blink, and Fladder.
Are there open-source alternatives to jellyfin-desktop?
Yes: Plezy, Blink, Fladder, and Jellyfin Vue.
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