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Seanime vs Emby Server: catalog facts
Seanime	Emby Server
Free Free to download and run yourself.	Freemium The server is free to use. Emby Premiere is a paid subscription that unlocks hardware…
Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Android, iOS, Web
Built around anime and manga rather than general video AniList integration for tracking what you watch and read	Client apps on phones, tablets, smart televisions and consoles Live TV and DVR from a tuner card or network tuner
Narrow focus on anime and manga Little detail on features was available in the research	Closed source since 2018 Hardware transcoding and offline downloads need a paid subscription
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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