Media Servers

Stream your media library to any device. These servers provide beautiful interfaces and robust streaming capabilities for movies, TV shows, music, and more.

Applications

Plex

The most popular media server with excellent apps for all platforms

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Jellyfin

Free and open-source media server with no premium features or accounts required

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Emby

Feature-rich media server with live TV and DVR capabilities

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Airsonic

Web-based music streamer with mobile app support

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Subsonic

Personal music streaming server

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Tautulli

Monitoring and tracking tool for Plex Media Server

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WSDashboard

Real-time streaming monitor for Emby and Jellyfin servers

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xTeVe

M3U proxy for Plex and Emby live TV features

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Choosing a Media Server

Plex - Best for ease of use, extensive device support, and social features. Has optional paid Plex Pass for premium features.

Jellyfin - Best for privacy-conscious users. Completely free and open source with no premium tiers. Great alternative to Plex.

Emby - Best for advanced features like live TV and DVR. Middle ground between Plex and Jellyfin.

Music Servers - Airsonic and Subsonic are perfect for music-only streaming.

Features

• Remote Access - Stream from anywhere
• Multi-User - Separate accounts with parental controls
• Transcoding - Automatic format conversion for any device
• Mobile Apps - Stream to phones and tablets
• Smart TV Apps - Watch on any TV
• Metadata - Automatic artwork and info fetching

Related Applications

• Media Management - Organize your media library
• Media Requests - Let users request content