Coolify vs Jellyfin
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Jellyfin
Free open-source media streaming server
4.3
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.6
vs4.3
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfree
Feature
Coolify
Jellyfin
One-click deployments
Auto SSL
Database management
Docker support
GitHub/GitLab integration
Multi-server support
Hardware transcoding
Smart TV apps (Samsung/LG)
Live TV & DVR
Multi-user with parental controls
Subtitle management
No cloud account required
Coolify Pros
- Free self-hosted PaaS
- Very active development
- Supports many app types
- Easy Docker deployment
- Great UI
- Growing community
Coolify Cons
- Young project still maturing
- Documentation gaps
- Less polished than Vercel
- Requires server management knowledge
- Limited CI/CD features
- Smaller ecosystem
Jellyfin Pros
- Completely free — every feature included
- No cloud account or internet required
- Hardware transcoding (Intel/NVIDIA)
- Samsung & LG smart TV apps (2026)
- Uses 35% less RAM than Plex
- Active volunteer-driven development
Jellyfin Cons
- UI less polished than Plex
- Chromecast support has issues
- Smart TV apps are newer/less mature
- SQLite limits with very large libraries
- No centralized cloud sync
- Client app quality varies by platform