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Jellyfin vs Serviio: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Serviio
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, 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	Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play
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	Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	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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