# Jellyfin vs netbox

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

| | Jellyfin | netbox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #2 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 58 761 ✓ | 21 782 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 318 ✓ | +190 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 20 ✓ |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | v4.7.4 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 79/100 for netbox, so it is the safer default.

netbox ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Jellyfin.

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

Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 318 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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