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Plex vs. Jellyfin

ONE MEDIA SERVER to rule over them all. That’s the dream of anyone hosting a huge collection of media they would like easy access to. For years, that media server has been provided by Plex, a beautifully designed, slick, and powerful tool. While its core functionality is free, there is also a paid-for subscription in which you can unlock extra goodness and features.

However, over the past few years, a young pretender has emerged. Forked from Plex-rival Emby’s last opensource implementation, Jellyfin’s key commitment is to remain free and opensource for ‘now and always’. As we reach its fourth anniversary, now is the perfect time to see how Jellyfin measures up to Plex and which

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