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Jellyfin vs Seanime: catalog facts
JellyfinSeanime
Free

Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…

Free

Free to download and run yourself.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, 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
  • Built around anime and manga rather than general video
  • AniList integration for tracking what you watch and read
  • 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
  • Narrow focus on anime and manga
  • Little detail on features was available in the research
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

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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