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Build your own Netflix and Spotify. Compare Plex, Jellyfin and Emby, plan transcoding hardware, organize your library, and share it securely with family.

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TutorialsMedia ServersBeginner

How to Set Up Jellyseerr for Media Requests

Give your household a clean way to request movies and shows that flow automatically into your Jellyfin or Plex library.

1 min read
GuidesMedia ServersIntermediate

The *arr Stack: Automate Your Media Library

How Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr and a download client work together to build a hands-off media server.

2 min read
TutorialsMedia ServersIntermediate

How to Install Immich Photo Backup

Replace Google Photos with self-hosted Immich — automatic mobile backup, ML-powered search, and a plan for storage and backups.

3 min read
TutorialsMedia ServersBeginner

How to Set Up a Jellyfin Media Server

Install Jellyfin with Docker and stream your movies, TV and music to every device for free.

1 min read
ComparisonsMedia ServersBeginner

Plex vs Jellyfin

Plex vs Jellyfin compared: features, hardware transcoding, privacy, cost and which media server is right for you.

5 min read

Comparisons

Plex · Jellyfin

Plex vs Jellyfin

Plex vs Jellyfin compared: features, hardware transcoding, privacy, cost and which media server is right for you.

Software

Polished media streaming with apps on every device.

ProprietaryFreemiumSelf-hosted

The free, open-source media server with no strings.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted

A self-hosted Google Photos alternative with mobile backup.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted

A request manager for Jellyfin and Plex media.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted

Automated TV series management and downloading.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted

Automated movie collection management.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted

A self-hosted server for audiobooks and podcasts.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted

A modern self-hosted music streaming server.

Open sourceFreeSelf-hosted