Jellyfin vs Plex: Which Media Server Should You Use?
Jellyfin and Plex do the same core job: they turn a computer or NAS full of media into your own private streaming service. In 2026, the real difference between them…
Media Servers Tutorials & Guides
A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on media servers, from Plex, to Emby, to Jellyfin. Learn all about each option from our testing and validation to help you determine which is best for you!
A collection of step-by-step tutorials and comparisons on media servers, from Plex, to Emby, to Jellyfin. Learn all about each option from our testing and validation to help you determine which is best for you!
Jellyfin Transcoding: Why You Should Use It
Jellyfin transcoding might just be what you need to improve the overall performance of your Jellyfin server. With hardware transcoding, a GPU (generally, an iGPU) is used to convert the…
How to Access Jellyfin Remotely (4 Methods That Work)
Your Jellyfin server sits on your home network, which means the moment you leave the house it stops being reachable. There are four realistic ways to fix that, and they're…
Kodi vs. Jellyfin: Media Player or Media Server?
In this article, we will look at Kodi vs. Jellyfin by comparing them side-by-side. Kodi and Jellyfin are two media streaming services that offer self-hosted solutions on a broad range…
Jellyfin or Emby: Which Should You Use?
I've run both Jellyfin and Emby — most recently on a Synology DS1019+ before I moved to a Docker-first setup, and the honest answer is that they're more similar than…
Best Plex Alternatives: Emby, Jellyfin, and Kodi
On July 1, 2026, Plex raised the price of its lifetime pass to $749.99. In early 2025, that same pass cost $119.99. Add the 2025 change that moved remote streaming…