Streaming media server

Host Jellyfin 100% free and open-source media streaming

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Jellyfin is a fully open-source media server with no paid tier, no account required, and no tracking. Stream your own video files, music, and live TV to any device. All client apps are free.

Light use

Direct play, 1–2 streams Devices that play files natively without transcoding
From €3.99/mo
VPS
CPU
2 cores
RAM
4 GB RAM
Storage
200 GB SSD
Network
Unlimited traffic

Sufficient for direct play — all Jellyfin features are available at every price point

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Standard

Transcoding, 3–5 streams Multiple users, mixed devices
From €19.00/mo
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CPU
4 cores
RAM
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 TB SSD
Network
Unlimited traffic

Recommended — handles multiple users and transcoding with all features unlocked

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Heavy

4K transcoding, 5+ streams Large library, many concurrent viewers
From €49.00/mo
Dedicated
CPU
6+ cores
RAM
16 GB RAM
Storage
2 TB+ NVMe
Network
Unlimited traffic

For 4K transcoding and 5+ simultaneous streams from a large media library

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Why self-host Jellyfin?

100% free — no paid tier

Every Jellyfin feature is available for free. Hardware transcoding, live TV, offline sync, multi-user — all free. No subscription, no account, no upsell. The entire codebase is open source on GitHub.

Hardware transcoding supported

Jellyfin supports Intel QSV, VAAPI, NVIDIA NVENC, and AMD AMF for hardware-accelerated transcoding. Enable it in the server settings — transcoding 4K content becomes CPU-light and multiple concurrent streams become manageable.

Live TV and DVR

Connect an HDHomeRun tuner or compatible IPTV source to watch live TV and schedule recordings directly in Jellyfin. Guide data, recording scheduling, and playback are all built in.

Free client apps for every device

Jellyfin has free clients for Android, iOS, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Kodi, and browsers. Unlike some media servers, no client requires a paid subscription.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Jellyfin and Plex?

Jellyfin is 100% free and open-source with no paid tier. Plex offers a free server but charges for Plex Pass ($4.99/mo) to unlock hardware transcoding, offline sync, and multi-user features. Jellyfin provides all these features for free. Plex has more polished apps and broader device support; Jellyfin is catching up and is preferred by users who want full open-source control.

Does Jellyfin require an account?

No. Jellyfin runs entirely on your server with no external account needed. There is no cloud component, no phone-home, and no analytics. You create local user accounts on your own server for access management.

Is hardware transcoding free in Jellyfin?

Yes. Hardware transcoding in Jellyfin is completely free — no subscription needed. Enable it in Dashboard > Playback and select your hardware acceleration method (Intel QSV, VAAPI, NVIDIA NVENC, or AMD AMF).

Can Jellyfin stream to a TV?

Yes. Jellyfin has apps for Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV. On smart TVs without a native Jellyfin app, use the web browser or Kodi with the Jellyfin plugin. Chromecast is also supported via the Android app.

What is the minimum RAM for Jellyfin?

Jellyfin itself runs on 2 GB RAM. For software transcoding, add ~500 MB per concurrent stream. For hardware transcoding (Intel QSV, NVIDIA), the CPU RAM overhead is minimal — the GPU handles the workload. 4 GB RAM is sufficient for most household setups.

Jellyfin is a fully open-source media server forked from Emby, built entirely by community contributors. There is no paid tier, no premium account, no analytics, and no cloud dependency — the server runs entirely on your hardware under your control. All client applications are free: browser, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, and Kodi plugin. Hardware transcoding is supported through Intel QSV (Quick Sync Video), VAAPI (Video Acceleration API), NVIDIA NVENC, and AMD AMF — offloading CPU-intensive transcoding to the GPU. Live TV and DVR support works with HDHomeRun tuners and other compatible hardware. The plugin ecosystem adds features like Last.fm scrobbling, fanart downloading, subtitle providers, and more — all free and community maintained. Jellyfin is actively developed with frequent releases. For users who want a fully self-sovereign media setup with no subscriptions and no external dependencies, Jellyfin is the natural choice.

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