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Jellyfin vs Koel: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Koel
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Freemium The open-source server is free; Koel Plus is a paid edition with extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
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	Multi-user support with smart playlists and favourites Metadata editing and uploads from the web interface
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	Some features are reserved for the paid Koel Plus edition Requires running and maintaining your own server
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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