Streamyfin vs Swiftfin
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Streamyfin
Free and open-source Jellyfin client for mobile devices
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Swiftfin
Native Jellyfin client for iOS and tvOS
| Feature | Streamyfin | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media Servers | Media Servers |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Swift |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,097 | ★ 4,070 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Infuse, Plex mobile app | Infuse, Plex for Apple TV |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Streamyfin or Swiftfin better?
Neither is universally better. Streamyfin has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Streamyfin and Swiftfin free and open-source?
Yes. Streamyfin is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Swiftfin under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Streamyfin and Swiftfin with Docker?
Streamyfin: check the project docs for container support. Swiftfin: check the project docs for container support.