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Stitcher vs Jellyfin

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Stitcher

Software

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
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Jellyfin logo

Jellyfin

Software

The free software media system

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023; Jellyfin jellyfin is free open source software under the GNU GPL with no paid tier or vendor support contract available
  • They diverge on capability: Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Jellyfin covers Media server.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stitcher and Jellyfin actually diverge.

Attributes where Stitcher and Jellyfin differ
AttributeStitcherJellyfin
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker
Founded20072018

Identical on both: starting price (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 Stitcher

  • Podcast streaming
  • Original content
  • Ad-free
  • Offline listening
  • Recommendations
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security

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

What people use each for

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

Stitcher

  • Podcast listeningnot Jellyfin
  • Audio entertainmentnot Jellyfin

Jellyfin

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

Where each one falls short

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

Stitcher

  • Service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • No longer available for download or use

Jellyfin

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Stitcher

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free podcasts
    • Ad-supported
  • Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Exclusives

Jellyfin

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Stitcher if

  • You need podcast streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want original content.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Stitcher or Jellyfin better?
Neither clearly leads. Stitcher 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, Stitcher or Jellyfin?
Stitcher starts at Free and Jellyfin at Free.
Does Stitcher or Jellyfin run on more platforms?
Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Jellyfin runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Desktop, Docker.
Can I use Stitcher for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Stitcher best used for?
Stitcher is most often used for podcast listening, audio entertainment. Of those, podcast listening and audio entertainment are not what Jellyfin is typically brought in for.
What can Stitcher do that Jellyfin cannot?
Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Jellyfin covers Media server, Streaming, Library management, Open source. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?

No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.

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