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Dailymotion vs Jellyfin

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jellyfin logo

Jellyfin

Entertainment

The free software media system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion no pricing information publicly accessible on website; Jellyfin no commercial support or SLA available; project is volunteer-maintained
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Jellyfin covers Media server.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Jellyfin actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and Jellyfin differ
AttributeDailymotionJellyfin
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker
Founded20052018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings

Only in Jellyfin

  • Media server
  • Streaming
  • Library management
  • Open source
  • Self-hosted
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Mobile devices

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Jellyfin
  • News contentnot Jellyfin
  • Entertainmentnot Jellyfin

Jellyfin

  • Open-source media streamingnot Dailymotion
  • Self-hosted librarynot Dailymotion

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dailymotion

  • No pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • Creator/publisher monetization details not found in available pages

Jellyfin

  • No commercial support or SLA available; project is volunteer-maintained
  • Self-hosted deployment required; no cloud hosting provided by project

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

Jellyfin

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited streaming
    • Open source
    • No ads

Which should you pick?

Choose Dailymotion if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live streaming.
Dailymotion review

Choose Jellyfin if

  • You need media server.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker.
  • You also want streaming.
Jellyfin review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or Jellyfin better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Jellyfin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Jellyfin?
Dailymotion starts at Free and Jellyfin at Free.
Does Dailymotion or Jellyfin run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Jellyfin runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what Jellyfin is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that Jellyfin cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Jellyfin covers Media server, Streaming, Library management, Open source. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dailymotion: Where can I find Dailymotion pricing and monetization details?

Dailymotion's pricing and revenue-sharing information is not published on their public website. Contact Dailymotion's creator support or business team directly for current monetization rates and terms.

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Jellyfin: How much does Jellyfin cost?

Jellyfin is completely free with no costs, hidden fees, or subscriptions. The Jellyfin server and official clients are free to download and use for personal, commercial, or any other purpose. There are no paid tiers or premium features.

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Jellyfin: Is Jellyfin open source?

Yes, Jellyfin is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Users can download, use, study, modify, and distribute it at no cost. The project is maintained by volunteers and supported through user donations.

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