Jellyfinvspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jellyfin | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 58 765 | 61 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 291 | +1 472 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 12 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 84/100 for penpot, so it is the safer default.
Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, Jellyfin is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
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