Plex Vs Jellyfin Vs Emby: Here's How The Three Media Servers Really Compare
Convenience will cost you with Plex, but the alternatives require more work.
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In the era of streaming services, maintaining your own media library has become something of a niche. But if you've been looking for the best way to play your media library of movies and TV shows (all obtained 100% legally, we assume), you've probably heard about Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby. All three are media server solutions, allowing you to serve up content stored on one computer or server box to any of your other devices. In essence, they allow you to create your own, personal Netflix. However, dig a little deeper, and you'll quickly find that the similarities end. Each respective piece of software comes with its own pros and cons, and the choice can quickly become a confusing one.
At baseline, all three programs can easily let you stream media on your own...
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