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Twonky Server vs Jellyfin: catalog facts
Twonky Server	Jellyfin
Paid Paid software; you choose a payment option before downloading.	Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web
Works with standard DLNA and UPnP devices Combines media from several devices into one library	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
Paid, with registration required Limited to streaming inside the home network	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, Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: GPL-2.0
Account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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