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StreamMusic vs Jellyfin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

StreamMusic

6.0
Media & Design

Music client compatible with self-hosted music services

Jellyfin

8.5
Media & Design

Media system

Metric StreamMusic Jellyfin
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.5
30-day Installs 11 739
90-day Installs 24 2.1K
365-day Installs 73 6.9K
Version 1.3.9 10.11.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.2K 49.2K
GitHub Forks 83 4.5K
Open Issues 479 889
License GPL-2.0
Language JavaScript C#
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Dec 26, 2023 May 18, 2020

Reviews

StreamMusic

StreamMusic is a versatile music client supporting multiple self-hosted services like Subsonic, Navidrome, Jellyfin, and Emby. It offers cross-platform compatibility and integrates seamlessly with various music servers, making it ideal for users managing their own music libraries.

StreamMusic connects to self-hosted music services and provides a unified interface for accessing and playing music.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, iOS, Android, and Windows
  • + Compatibility with multiple self-hosted music services
  • + Open-source project with active development

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update functionality
  • - High number of open issues on GitHub
  • - No notable community presence on HN or Reddit

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.