JellyfinvsTypecho
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jellyfin | Typecho | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 118 in Media Server | #1 of 24 in Blogging |
| GitHub stars | 58 756 | 12 455 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 313 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 2 |
| Latest release | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 | ci · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 66/100 for Typecho, so it is the safer default.
Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Typecho.
If you want the quickest setup, Typecho is easier to run; Jellyfin needs more configuration.
Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 313 stars in 30 days).
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