Jellyfin
Your personal Netflix. Stream your movies, series and music from your own server.
Description
Jellyfin turns your server into a personal Netflix. Add your movies, series and music, and stream them on all your devices. The interface is clean, mobile apps work well, and everything is free. Unlike Plex, no external account is required and no features are locked behind a subscription. You need a server or NAS to install it.
Strengths
- Completely free and open source
- No account or subscription required
- Supports movies, series, music, and live TV
- Active community and plugin ecosystem
Limitations
- Initial setup requires a server or NAS
- Mobile apps less polished than Plex
Recommended for
- Building a personal media server
- Users who want a Plex alternative without subscriptions
Compared to alternatives
Jellyfin is the only fully free and open source media center option. Plex is more polished but proprietary and pushes toward paid subscription.