Jellyfin
The free, open-source media server with no strings.
Jellyfin is a community-driven fork with no paywalls, subscriptions or telemetry. Everything Plex charges for — including hardware transcoding — is free. It's the top choice for privacy-focused users who want full control.
Key features
- Completely free, no accounts required
- Hardware transcoding included
- Live TV and DVR
- Active open-source community
Pros
- No paywalls or telemetry
- Fully self-contained
- Rapidly improving
Cons
- Client apps less polished than Plex
- Remote setup is more manual
Operating system
LinuxWindowsmacOSDocker