# Jellyfin vs Mikochi

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Jellyfin | Mikochi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #18 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 58 744 ✓ | 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 301 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.

Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Mikochi.

If you want the quickest setup, Mikochi is easier to run; Jellyfin needs more configuration.

Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 301 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Jellyfin](https://selfhost.directory/project/jellyfin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jellyfin.md)
- [Mikochi](https://selfhost.directory/project/mikochi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mikochi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/jellyfin-vs-mikochi