Jellyfin
Jellyfin lets users collect, manage, and stream their media from a server they run on their own system.
About Jellyfin
Jellyfin is a media system for collecting, managing, and streaming your own movies, TV shows, music, books, and photos. You run the Jellyfin server on your own system, and the official and third-party clients connect to it. The homepage describes the project as free software licensed under the GNU GPL and says it is built by volunteers.
The homepage states that Jellyfin has no tracking, phone-home, or central servers collecting user data. This claim covers the project's own design. Third-party clients and any external services you add are outside that statement, and the homepage does not make a broader privacy or safety guarantee.
Key features
- Stream movies, shows, music, and photos from a server you run
- Live TV and DVR with automatic recordings to expand your library
- SyncPlay for shared playback with friends or family remotely
- Home screen sections that can be customized for each user
- Filter and sort library listings to find specific media
- Read books, comics, and magazines from your library
Best for: People who want to run their own media server and stream their collection to devices at home or elsewhere.
Good for
- The homepage states that it is free software licensed under the GNU GPL
- The homepage states that the server and official clients are free to download
- The homepage states that no tracking or central data collection is part of the design
Watch out for
- Jellyfin must be run on your own system, so you need to set up and host the server
- The homepage does not state which features are available on each client
Jellyfin at a glance
- Website
- jellyfin.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
Guides for Media Players & Servers
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Jellyfin FAQ
How do I get started with Jellyfin?
The homepage points to a Getting Started guide for downloading and setting up the server.
Can I try Jellyfin before installing it?
The homepage includes a link to try a demo.
Does Jellyfin cost money to use?
The homepage states that the Jellyfin server and official clients are free to download and that there are no costs to use Jellyfin. Project costs are paid through user donations.
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