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ZY Player vs Jellyfin

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ZY Player

7.8
Media & Design

Video resource player

Jellyfin

8.5
Media & Design

Media system

Metric ZY Player Jellyfin
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.8 8.5
30-day Installs 8 722
90-day Installs 22 2.1K
365-day Installs 78 6.9K
Version 2.8.8 10.11.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 14.5K 49.2K
GitHub Forks 2.3K 4.5K
Open Issues 64 889
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language Vue C#
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 3, 2021 May 18, 2020

Reviews

ZY Player

ZY Player is a cross-platform, ad-free video player with a sleek design, benefiting users who value a clean and reliable media experience.

Plays video resources across multiple platforms without ads.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform functionality
  • + Ad-free experience
  • + High-quality design
  • + Open-source with MIT license
  • + Supports various video resources

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some OS-specific bugs reported

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.