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Jellyfin vs Plex Media Server: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Plex Media Server
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Freemium Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
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	Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs
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	Streaming from outside the home needs a paid Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass Closed source, and sign-in goes through a Plex account on the company’s servers
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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