Jellyfin
The Free Software Media System.
Jellyfin provides a self‑hosted media system that lets users organize, manage, and stream personal video, audio, and photo collections from a central server to a variety of client devices. The server runs on the .NET platform, offering full cross‑platform support and delivering content through multiple official apps without requiring any premium licenses or hidden fees.
The project targets individuals and households who want complete control over their media library and prefer an open‑source alternative to proprietary solutions such as Emby or Plex. It is suitable for anyone comfortable setting up a server, whether on a desktop, NAS, or container environment, and who wishes to stream to phones, tablets, smart TVs, or web browsers.
Jellyfin distinguishes itself by being entirely free software under the GPL 2.0 license, with a community‑driven development model that encourages contributions, translations, and feature requests. The codebase is stable, regularly released, and supported by documentation, community channels, and a transparent issue‑tracking process.
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