Plex vs. Jellyfin
Plex vs. Jellyfin im Vergleich: Funktionen, Hardware-Transcoding, Datenschutz, Kosten und welcher Medienserver zu dir passt.
Plex and Jellyfin are the two most popular home media servers. Plex is the more polished, commercial option with apps everywhere; Jellyfin is the free, open-source, privacy-first alternative. Here's how they compare.
Unsere Wahl
Jellyfin für Datenschutz und Kosten; Plex für Politur und Teilen
Wichtige Unterschiede
| Merkmal | Plex | Jellyfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free tier + Plex Pass | 100% free |
| Hardware transcoding | Plex Pass only | Included, free |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Client apps | Extremely polished, everywhere | Good, improving quickly |
| Telemetry | Account required, some telemetry | None |
| Sharing with others | Best-in-class | Manual, per-user |
Fazit
Choose Jellyfin if you value privacy, want everything free, and don't mind slightly rougher client apps. Choose Plex if you want the smoothest experience across smart TVs and easy sharing with family, and don't mind an account and Plex Pass for the best features.