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Jellyfin vs Polaris: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Polaris
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	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	Written in Rust Web client plus an API for other clients
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	Music only, no video support Requires running your own server
Self-hosted, 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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