# Jellyfin vs Sure

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

| | Jellyfin | Sure |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 58 756 ✓ | 10 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 313 ✓ | +688 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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