# Jellyfin vs Plex

| Attribute | Jellyfin | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 48.2 (1% (low)) | 55.5 (27% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | An open-source media server that lets you self-host your personal media library and stream it across multiple devices privately, without tracking, subscriptions, or vendor lock-in. | Plex is a media server that allows you to build a personal library of movies, TV, music, and photos and stream them across devices, while also providing free ad-supported movies and shows. |
| integrations.count | 5 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Kodi","native":false,"category":"media_platform","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Discord","native":false,"category":"social","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Chromecast","native":false,"category":"casting","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"VLC","native":false,"category":"media_player"},{"name":"Navidrome","native":false,"category":"music_server","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Completely free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://jellyfin.org","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:09:18.912Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Free movies and TV shows","Watchlist"],"description":"Free tier with access to ad-supported content","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Monthly","summary":"Monthly subscription (price not specified in source)","commitment":"monthly","description":"Monthly Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Annual","summary":"Annual subscription (price not specified in source)","commitment":"annual","description":"Annual Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass 5-Year","summary":"$249.99 for 5-year term","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":249.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Five-year recurring Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Lifetime","summary":"$749.99 one-time (effective July 1, 2026)","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":749.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"One-time lifetime Plex Pass purchase","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with 30-day trial. Plex Pass subscriptions: monthly/annual (prices not specified in source), 5-year ($249.99), or lifetime ($749.99 as of July 1, 2026).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:05:49.536Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":249.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":249.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://jellyfin.org/posts/tags/security | https://www.plex.tv/blog/security-notice-forum-user-password-resets/ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T18:02:43.454Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*