What is Jellyfin?
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.
Jellyfin pricing
We don't have Jellyfin's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- Android
- Windows
- On-premise
- Self-hosted
Integrations (5)
Independently observed- Kodi⇄
- Discord→
- Chromecast→
- VLC
- Navidrome⇄
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 1 (0 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Jellyfin FAQ
Common questions about Jellyfin, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Jellyfin?
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. It is indexed under Self-Hosted Apps.
Source: https://jellyfin.org
Is Jellyfin free to use?
Jellyfin is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://jellyfin.org
What platforms does Jellyfin support?
Jellyfin supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://jellyfin.org
Can Jellyfin be self-hosted?
Yes. Jellyfin can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://jellyfin.org
What does Jellyfin integrate with?
We have confirmed 5 integrations for Jellyfin, including Kodi, Discord, Chromecast, VLC and Navidrome. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://jellyfin.org
Is Jellyfin open source?
Yes. Jellyfin is published under the GPL-2.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Jellyfin alternatives
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The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Jellyfin, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.12 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 93 | 0.07 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Security score | 72 | 0.05 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 90 | 0.03 | 3.0 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 22 | 0.05 | 1.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-10-12 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 5 | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C# | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | GPL-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trust center | https://jellyfin.org/posts/tags/security | mediumsource · 2026-09-01 · 60% |
| Scorecard | 7.2 | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 1 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=nuget&package_name=jellyfin.common&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 · Max severity: HIGH | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
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