The Most Popular Media Servers
The Most Popular Open-Source Media Servers 2023
The most popular open-source media servers of 2023 are:
- Plex
- Jellyfin
- Kodi
- Emby
- MediaPortal
- Universal Media Server
- OSMC
A Feature Comparison
| Media Server |
Server Platforms |
Client Platforms |
Transcoding |
Music / Photos |
Live TV Support |
Subscription |
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| Plex |
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| JellyFin |
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| Kodi |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi | |||||||
| Emby |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, NAS | |||||||
| Media Portal |
Windows |
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| Universal Media Server |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| OSMC |
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