JellyfinvsPlex
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jellyfin | Plex | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 119 in Media Server | #13 of 141 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 59 105 | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 357 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Proprietary |
| Main language | C# | — |
Which one should you pick?
Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 65/100 for Plex, so it is the safer default.
Jellyfin ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Plex.
Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 357 stars in 30 days).
Key differences
- License: Jellyfin is GPL-2.0, Plex is Proprietary.
- Platforms only Plex lists: Docker, macOS.
- Features only Jellyfin lists: Live TV & DVR, Media Library Management, Multi-platform clients, No Tracking or Telemetry and 2 more.
- Features only Plex lists: Cross-Platform Support, Media Management, Metadata Fetching, Plugin Support and 3 more.
Jellyfin details →Plex details →
Swap a project
Keep Jellyfin, compare it with
Keep Plex, compare it with