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Jellyfin vs Universal Media Server

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JellyfinUniversal Media Server
LanguageC#Java
LicenceGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
Stars58k2.7k
Latestv12.215.8.2
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 14 days between releasesabout 34 days between releases
Active contributors105+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Emby. Alternatives to Emby →

    Full replacementJellyfinStarted as a fork of Emby when it went closed source.

    PartialUniversal Media ServerStreams and transcodes your library to DLNA devices and a web player, without dedicated client apps.

  • Both replace Netflix. Alternatives to Netflix →

    PartialJellyfinStreams your own films and series to its clients; there is no catalog of content to watch.

    PartialUniversal Media ServerStreams your own films and series to TVs, consoles and browsers over DLNA and a web player; there is no catalog of content to watch.