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Serviio vs Jellyfin: catalog facts
Serviio	Jellyfin
Freemium Free edition available, with a paid Pro edition for remote access and extra features.	Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web
Device profiles tuned for specific TVs and consoles Transcodes formats a device cannot play	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
Remote access requires the paid Pro edition Closed source	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
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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