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Emby

Personal media server for your videos and music

Emby Server organizes and streams personal media to Emby apps, with live TV and DVR in its premium tier.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Self-hosted, Web, iOS, Android

Categories: Home Lab

Emby is an alternative to

Plex

Emby compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Emby	Free plan	–	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, iOS, Android
Plex	Free plan	–	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux
Jellyfin	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
Navidrome	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
Unraid	Paid	–	Yes	Self-hosted
umbrelOS	Free plan	–	Yes	Self-hosted
Homarr	Free	–	Yes	Self-hosted

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Plex

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Jellyfin

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Questions

Is Emby free?

Emby is free to start, with paid plans.

Can Emby be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Emby on your own server.

What platforms does Emby run on?

Emby is available for Self-hosted, Web, iOS, Android.

What are some alternatives to Emby?

Similar indie products include Plex, Jellyfin, Navidrome, Unraid and 4 more.

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