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3 alternatives to Emby

Emby is a Media Streaming product. The community recommends 3 alternatives: 1 open source, 2 self-hostable and 1 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Emby highlighted.

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About Emby

Home media server supporting both DLNA and DIAL (Chromecast) devices out-of-the-box.

Closed source
Self-hostable
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Quick picks

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Top rated

Plex

5 (1 rating)

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Best open-source pick

Jellyfin

Open source, GPL-2.0 license

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Best self-hosted pick

Plex

Run it on your own server

Jellyfin logo

Best free pick

Jellyfin

Free to use

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Most platforms

Netflix

Available on Web, Windows, iOS, and Android

All alternatives

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    1.

    Plex

    Media Streaming

    Centralized home media playback system with a powerful central server.

    Self-hostable

    Pros

    • 搭建和配置简单，配套应用齐全。
    5 (1 rating)DetailsWebsite
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    2.

    Jellyfin

    媒体串流

    An open-source media server for managing and streaming your media collection, with powerful transcoding and clients for many platforms.

    Open source · GPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Emby

    • + Open source (Emby is not)
    5 (1 rating)DetailsWebsite
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    3.

    Netflix

    Media Streaming

    Subscription streaming service for films, TV series and original productions.

    Subscription
    Web
    Windows
    iOS
    Android

    Compared with Emby

    • − Not self-hostable (Emby is)
    DetailsWebsite

Emby vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Emby
Current
NoYesproprietary————
PlexNoYesproprietary——5 (1)0
JellyfinYesYesGPL-2.0——5 (1)0
NetflixNoNoproprietarySubscriptionWeb / Windows / iOS / Android—0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Emby?

Community-recommended alternatives to Emby include Plex, Jellyfin, and Netflix. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Emby?

Yes. Jellyfin can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Emby?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Jellyfin.

Can I self-host an alternative to Emby?

Yes. Plex and Jellyfin can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Media Streaming services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Emby alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    MediaCMS

    Modern, fully featured open source video and media CMS, written in Python/Django/React, featuring a REST API.

    Open source
    Self-hostable
  • CD
    Channels DVR Server

    Flexible server providing a whole home self hosted DVR experience for [Channels](https://getchannels.com).

    Self-hostable
  • S
    Subsonic

    Web-based media streamer and jukebox.

    Self-hostable
  • Y
    YouTube

    Google's video sharing and streaming platform, ad-supported with an optional Premium subscription.

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    Väinö

    High-fidelity music server for Raspberry Pi with iOS and Android companion apps.

    Self-hostable
  • S
    Spotify

    Music, podcast and audiobook streaming service with an ad-supported free tier and Premium subscriptions.

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