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Jellyfin vs Emby Server: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Emby Server
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Freemium The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
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	Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner
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	Closed source since 2018 Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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