Jellyfin Server: The Free Software Media System
Publisher’s description
What is Jellyfin Server?
Jellyfin Server by The Jellyfin Project is open-source Windows software in the servers & self-hosting category. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.3, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to May 11, 2024: 32 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 13 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (jellyfin/jellyfin-server-windows) has 125 stars. Similar programs include Caddy, Universal Media Server and Plex.
Project description on GitHub: “The Windows tray app and installer for Jellyfin Server on Windows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 13 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Jellyfin Server is an open-source servers & self-hosting tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- It includes both the server and a web-based graphical user interface.
- The web GUI will automatically open in your browser about 10 seconds after you start the app.
- For more information check the Help and FAQ links below.
AppStream · Flathub
Is Jellyfin Server safe to download?
- The file is served by repo.jellyfin.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A3721C57E00F2C03C9ADDC325290991D6236D981927D284ACDEF1EFCA282B3B1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 32 versions ›32 versions over 2 years · about 13 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.3Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 12.2 | October 5, 2026 | 208.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 12.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.11.11 | June 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.11.10 | May 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.11.8 | April 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.11.7 | April 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 10.11.6 | January 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Jellyfin.Server -ejellyfin_12.3_windows-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub org.jellyfin.JellyfinServerInformation
- Publisher
- The Jellyfin Project
- Category
- Servers & self-hosting
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-server-windows
- Written in
- C
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 12.3
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 13, 2024
- Versions listed
- 32
- Updates / year
- 13.1
- GitHub stars
- 125
- GitHub forks
- 40
- Website
- jellyfin.org
- winget ID
- Jellyfin.Server
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jellyfin Server free?
Yes. Jellyfin Server is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Jellyfin Server safe to download?
The download comes from repo.jellyfin.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Jellyfin Server with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Jellyfin Server be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Jellyfin Server run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Jellyfin Server?
The versions page lists all 32 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 11, 2024.
What are alternatives to Jellyfin Server?
Caddy, Universal Media Server, Plex, Papercut SMTP and Plezy. The alternatives page compares them.
