IPFS Web UIvsJellyfin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| IPFS Web UI | Jellyfin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #1 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 1 636 | 58 754 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 311 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 15 |
| Latest release | v4.13.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 60/100 for IPFS Web UI, so it is the safer default.
Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for IPFS Web UI.
If you want the quickest setup, IPFS Web UI is easier to run; Jellyfin needs more configuration.
Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 311 stars in 30 days).
IPFS Web UI details →Jellyfin details →