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Jellyfin vs Dailymotion

Jellyfin logo

Jellyfin

Software

The free software media system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Software

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Jellyfin jellyfin is free open source software under the GNU GPL with no paid tier or vendor support contract available; Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: Jellyfin covers Media server, Dailymotion covers Video hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Jellyfin and Dailymotion actually diverge.

Attributes where Jellyfin and Dailymotion differ
AttributeJellyfinDailymotion
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, DockerWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20182005

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

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 Jellyfin

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

Only in Dailymotion

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

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.

Jellyfin

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

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Jellyfin
  • News contentnot Jellyfin
  • Entertainmentnot Jellyfin

Where each one falls short

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

Jellyfin

  • Jellyfin is free open source software under the GNU GPL with no paid tier or vendor support contract available

Dailymotion

  • Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

Jellyfin

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

Dailymotion

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

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

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