Jellyfin vs Immich
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 RatingI
Immich
Self-hosted Google Photos alternative with AI-powered features
4.6
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.6
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfree
Feature
Jellyfin
Immich
Hardware transcoding
Smart TV apps (Samsung/LG)
Live TV & DVR
Multi-user with parental controls
Subtitle management
No cloud account required
Auto backup from mobile
Facial recognition
Smart search
Shared albums
Map view
Machine learning features
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
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