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Air Video Server HD vs Jellyfin: catalog facts
Air Video Server HD	Jellyfin
Paid The Air Video HD app is a single purchase covering all of a user's iOS devices; the server…	Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web
Streams without converting or transferring files Supports subtitles, 1080p and 5.1 surround via Apple TV	No premium tier: every feature is available to everyone, with no licence to buy Movies, shows, music, live TV and DVR, books and photos in one library
Playback client is only for Apple devices Listed system requirements are old, suggesting infrequent updates	You run the server, so updates, storage and remote access are yours to manage Client apps on TV platforms vary in quality compared with commercial services
Downloadable app	Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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