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Jellyfin

Jellyfin is a free, open source media system that enables you to collect, manage, and stream your personal media. It serves as a server backend and API, offering a comprehensive entertainment experience without any cost.

Jellyfin is the open source alternative to:
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Plex
A favicon of Emby
Emby
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Netflix
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About Jellyfin

Jellyfin allows users to organize movies, shows, music, live TV, books, and photos into a beautifully designed, easy-to-navigate library. Built on open source principles and licensed under the GNU GPL, the server system is privacy-focused and community-driven, with support for a wide range of official and third-party clients across popular platforms. Enjoy features like SyncPlay for shared viewing and robust media management tools.

Key Features

  • Free and open source with no hidden fees
  • Comprehensive media organization for movies, shows, music, and more
  • Supports a variety of client devices including desktop, mobile, and smart TVs
  • Privacy focused with no tracking or centralized data collection
  • Community built and maintained with volunteer contributions
  • SyncPlay feature for remote group watching

Summary

Jellyfin delivers a versatile media streaming experience with extensive library management, multi-platform support, and advanced features like Live TV, DVR, and SyncPlay. Embracing open source values and community collaboration, it is a powerful solution for anyone looking to enjoy their personal media collection securely and privately.

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