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Jellyfin vs LYNX-SHARE
Jellyfin has 59,041 GitHub stars, 5,769 forks, 684 open issues and last shipped yesterday. LYNX-SHARE has 651 stars, 72 forks, 6 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Jellyfin leads on adoption by 8,969% (59,041 vs 651 stars). Jellyfin is written in C# under GPL-2.0; LYNX-SHARE is written in C++ under AGPL-3.0. Jellyfin has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, LYNX-SHARE 11%. LYNX-SHARE was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Jellyfin | LYNX-SHARE | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 59K | ★ 651 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | C# | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-05 |
| Forks | ⑂ 5.8K | ⑂ 72 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Jellyfin if
- You weight community size — 59K stars and counting
- You want the GPL-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C#
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick LYNX-SHARE if
- You want the LYNX-SHARE feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and LYNX-SHARE fits your workflow better
About Jellyfin
Jellyfin The Free Software Media System Jellyfin is a Free Software Media System that puts you in control of managing and streaming your media. It is an alternative to the proprietary Emby and Plex, to provide media from a dedicated server to end user devices via multiple apps. Jellyfin is descended from Emby's 3.5.2 release and ported to the .NET platform to enable full cross platform support. There are no strings attached, no premium licenses or features, and no hidden agendas: just a team that wants to build something better and work together to achieve it. We welcome anyone who is interested in joining us in…
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About LYNX-SHARE
LYNX SHARE A lightweight DAW with the FL Studio workflow. Channel Rack, Piano Roll, Playlist and Mixer in C++20 + JUCE 8, built to run well on any PC. Windows, macOS and Linux. Website · Download · Features · FL projects · User guide · Built in plugins · Building · Status · Roadmap LYNX SHARE's own demo project ( LYNX.exe showcase ) in the 0.1.19 workspace: browser, Piano Roll, Channel Rack and Mixer. Inspired by the classics LYNX SHARE ships native plugins inspired by the third party plugins producers use most, next to its clean room FL Studio natives. 24 dedicated LYNX SHARE engines are in, more are being…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jellyfin or LYNX-SHARE more popular?
Jellyfin has 59,041 GitHub stars and LYNX-SHARE has 651. Jellyfin has the larger community by that measure.
Are Jellyfin and LYNX-SHARE free?
Both are open source. Jellyfin is licensed under GPL-2.0 and LYNX-SHARE under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Jellyfin and LYNX-SHARE?
Jellyfin is written in C# and LYNX-SHARE in C++. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Jellyfin or LYNX-SHARE?
Choose Jellyfin if you want the larger community (59,041 stars) or its GPL-2.0 licence terms. Choose LYNX-SHARE if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.