2 self-hosted Emby alternatives

Emby is a media server with a polished interface and cross-platform apps, offered under a proprietary license with optional premium features. It organizes and streams personal media. These open-source apps let you replace Emby with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Emby alternatives

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Jellyfin

Media Servers

Free software media system for streaming your library

Replaces Plex, Emby

★ 55.5k Easy setup GPL-2.0

Plex

Media Servers

Polished media server with apps on every device

Replaces Netflix, Emby

★ 4k Easy setup Proprietary

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Jellyfin vs Plex

Switching from Emby

Moving off Emby means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.