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Plex vs Jellyfin

The cluster focuses on comparisons between Plex and Jellyfin as self-hosted media servers, with users frequently recommending Jellyfin as an open-source, privacy-friendly alternative to Plex amid concerns about Plex's commercialization and data practices.

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Sample Comments

branon • Oct 29, 2020 • View on HN

Consider Jellyfin instead of Plex :)

branon • Dec 31, 2020 • View on HN

Consider Jellyfin instead of Plex :)https://jellyfin.org/

skeletonjelly • Apr 20, 2022 • View on HN

Give (Plex alternative) Jellyfin a go as well!

branon • Feb 24, 2022 • View on HN

Consider Jellyfin instead of Plex (doesn't Plex try to push "free" content in addition to what you add to the server?)

Larrikin • Apr 30, 2021 • View on HN

Just get Plex, it works everywhere and you don't have to worry about all the fighting between companies.

sidpatil • Oct 20, 2021 • View on HN

How does this compare to Plex, Jellyfin, etc.?

m463 • Mar 23, 2024 • View on HN

I think plex sort of sold out. Jellyfin is under your control.

antidaily • Jul 3, 2013 • View on HN

I use Plex. It's incredible.

teeray • Mar 19, 2024 • View on HN

I just use Jellyfin, and it works great for me

ghostly_s • Sep 23, 2021 • View on HN

I wonder if there's something like this that supports Plex?