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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Jellyfin vs Emby
How do Jellyfin and Emby compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Jellyfin | Emby |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Jellyfin lets users collect, manage, and stream their media from a server they run on their own system. | Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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