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Serviio vs Jellyfin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Serviio

5.0
Media & Design

Media server

Jellyfin

8.5
Media & Design

Media system

Metric Serviio Jellyfin
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 8.5
30-day Installs 2 739
90-day Installs 21 2.1K
365-day Installs 94 6.9K
Version 2.4 10.11.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2 49.2K
GitHub Forks 1 4.5K
Open Issues - 889
License GPL-2.0
Language D C#
Last GitHub Commit 13y ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 13, 2014 May 18, 2020

Reviews

Serviio

Serviio is a media server that streams audio and video files from your device. It supports various media formats and provides a local streaming solution for managing and sharing media collections. Ideal for users who want a simple, self-hosted media streaming experience.

Serviio is a media server that streams audio and video files from your device.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Supports various media formats

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Inactive development

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.