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Jellyfin vs Air Video Server HD: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Air Video Server HD
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Paid The Air Video HD app is a single purchase covering all of a user's iOS devices; the server…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS
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	Streams without converting or transferring files Supports subtitles, 1080p and 5.1 surround via Apple TV
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	Playback client is only for Apple devices Listed system requirements are old, suggesting infrequent updates
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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