Self-Hosted Netflix Alternatives

Replace Netflix with self-hosted media streaming. Compare Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby — stream your own movies and TV shows.

Jellyfin is the only fully open source option with no premium tiers or feature paywalls. Plex has the most polished interface but locks some features behind a subscription. Jellyfin supports hardware transcoding, subtitles, and has apps for virtually every platform.

Top Alternatives

• Jellyfin
• Plex
• Emby

FAQ

• Jellyfin vs Plex — which is better?

  Jellyfin is fully free and open source. Plex has a more polished UI and better device support but requires Plex Pass ($4.99/month) for hardware transcoding, Live TV, and mobile streaming.

• Can Jellyfin handle 4K content?

  Yes. With hardware-accelerated transcoding (Intel QuickSync, NVIDIA NVENC, or AMD AMF), Jellyfin can transcode 4K content in real time.