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About Jellyfin
The Free Software Media System - Server Backend & API
Best for
Developers and media enthusiasts who want full control over their media server.
Use cases
- Self-host a media server for movies, TV shows, and music
- Stream personal media to devices via web, mobile, or TV apps
- Build custom clients or integrations using its REST API
Notes
The Free Software Media System - Server Backend & API
58,775 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-28. Licensed GPL-2.0.
Indexed from swap-build. Verified against the live GitHub repo.
Pros
- Free and open source with no subscription fees
- Active community with frequent updates
- Cross-platform server and client support
Cons
- Requires technical setup and maintenance
- Transcoding performance depends on your hardware
- Limited official client support compared to commercial alternatives
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 12.4 (released 26 Oct 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 5,774
- GitHub stars
- 59,063
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.5
- Open issues
- 493
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 8
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How Jellyfin is growing
58,862 to 59,063
Health and security
Is Jellyfin looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 8 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.5 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to Jellyfin
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plex PassThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| SpotifyThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 12.4
Released 12.3
Released 12.2
Released 12.1
Released 12.0
Released 12.0-rc7
Released 12.0-rc6
Released 12.0-rc5
Released 12.0-rc4
Released 12.0-rc3
Released 12.0-rc2
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