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Jellyfin vs Twonky Server: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Twonky Server
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library
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	Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Account 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 24, 2026

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