Immich vs Jellyfin
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Immich
Self-hosted Google Photos alternative with AI-powered features
4.6
Editorial RatingJ
Jellyfin
Free open-source media streaming server
4.3
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.6
vs4.3
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfree
Feature
Immich
Jellyfin
Auto backup from mobile
Facial recognition
Smart search
Shared albums
Map view
Machine learning features
Hardware transcoding
Smart TV apps (Samsung/LG)
Live TV & DVR
Multi-user with parental controls
Subtitle management
No cloud account required
Immich Pros
- Feature-rich Google Photos replacement
- AI-powered search and recognition
- Excellent mobile apps
- Active development (weekly releases)
Immich Cons
- Requires beefy server for ML features
- Still in active development (breaking changes)
- No cloud-hosted option
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