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mbcord vs Jellyfin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

mbcord

6.0
Communication

Discord rich presence client for Jellyfin and Emby

Jellyfin

8.5
Media & Design

Media system

Metric mbcord Jellyfin
Category Communication Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.5
30-day Installs - 739
90-day Installs 1 2.1K
365-day Installs 7 6.9K
Version 2.3.13 10.11.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 101 49.2K
GitHub Forks 5 4.5K
Open Issues 13 889
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language JavaScript C#
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 May 18, 2020

Reviews

mbcord

MBCord is a Discord rich presence client that integrates Jellyfin and Emby media servers, offering a unique way to display media activity on Discord. It benefits users who want to showcase their media consumption directly within the Discord platform.

MBCord provides Discord rich presence for media activities from Jellyfin and Emby.

Pros

  • + Integrates media servers with Discord
  • + Active development and responsive issue handling

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche appeal limiting widespread use

Jellyfin

Jellyfin is a free, open-source media system that serves as a community-driven alternative to proprietary platforms like Plex. It supports streaming, media library management, and integrates with various devices, making it ideal for users seeking a decentralized media experience.

Jellyfin provides a platform for streaming and managing digital media libraries across devices.

Pros

  • + Open-source and decentralized, promoting privacy and freedom.
  • + Comprehensive media library management and streaming support.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility and device integration.

Cons

  • - Manual updates required for new versions.
  • - Less active discussion on Reddit compared to Hacker News.