Jellyfin vs Navidrome
Both in Media servers โ compared item by item
| Jellyfin | Navidrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | โ 57.4k | โ 23.8k |
| Language | C# | Go |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-23 |
| Usage | ๐ณ Self-hosted | ๐ณ Self-hosted |
| Platforms | โ | โ |
| Category | Media servers | Media servers |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- Jellyfin has a clearly larger community (57.4k vs 23.8k), so answers, plugins and tutorials are easier to find.
- Navidrome was updated more recently (2026-09-23).
- Different licenses (GPL-2.0 vs GPL-3.0) โ check the terms before commercial use.