# Jellyfin vs proxmox

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

| | Jellyfin | proxmox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #11 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 58 772 ✓ | 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 298 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v9.2.20 · 11 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 53/100 for proxmox, so it is the safer default.

Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for proxmox.

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

Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 298 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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