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Also covers media · open source
Jellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting, managing, and streaming personal media from a server.
Alternatives
The Best Jellyfin Alternatives in 2026
16 alternatives2 free · 7 open source
Looking for something like Jellyfin? Here are 16 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 7 are open source.
Jellyfin lets users collect, manage, and stream their media from a server they run on their own system.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionJellyfinJellyfin’s server backend and API support collecting…Free or freemium optionPlezyPlezy connects to Plex and Jellyfin libraries for…Another optionpolsy.org.ukPolsy.org.uk collects Let’s Play archiving information and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jellyfin | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | polsy.org.uk | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Tunarr | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | Plezy | Freemium | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 5 | Gerbera | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 6 | Universal Media Server | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Emby | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Lyrion | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 9 | koel | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 10 | Streamyfin | — | Yes | — |
All Jellyfin alternatives
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polsy.org.uk
polsy.org.ukAlso covers media · same kind of website
Polsy.org.uk collects Let’s Play archiving information and links to alternative players for several video streaming sites.
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Tunarr
tunarr.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Tunarr creates live TV channels from media on Plex or Jellyfin servers, with channel configuration through a web interface.
4
Also covers media · same kind of website · free plan
Plezy connects to Plex and Jellyfin libraries for streaming, with listed support for HDR, Dolby Vision, and offline downloads.
5
Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Stream a personal media collection to devices on a home network with Gerbera, a media server with optional on-the-fly transcoding.
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Universal Media Server
universalmediaserver.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Universal Media Server streams media to devices including TVs, phones, game consoles, computers, and audio receivers.
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Emby
emby.mediaAlso covers media · same kind of website
Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices.
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Lyrion
lyrion.orgAlso covers media · same kind of website
Lyrion Music Server controls and streams music to compatible physical and virtual audio players.
9
koel
koel.devAlso covers media · same kind of website
Koel lets users host and stream their own music collection through a self-hosted server.
10
Also covers media · open source
Streamyfin provides a modern client for connecting to a Jellyfin media server.
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Swing
swingmx.comAlso covers media
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.
12
Also covers media · open source
mStream syncs and streams a personal music library between devices through a self-hosted server.
13
Also covers media · open source
Streama offers a self-hosted streaming media server, with setup instructions and documentation linked from the project.
14
Also covers media · open source
MovieNight provides a single-instance server for video streaming with integrated chat.
15
Also covers media · open source
Black Candy runs a self-hosted music streaming server for listening to a personal music collection.
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Open source
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
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What is the best alternative to Jellyfin?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Jellyfin are Jellyfin, polsy.org.uk, and Tunarr.
Is there a free alternative to Jellyfin?
Yes. Plezy and Gerbera are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Jellyfin?
Yes: Jellyfin, Streamyfin, mStream, and Streama.
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