50% off all plans, limited time. Starting at $2.48/mo

Jellyfin VPS Hosting

Self-host your media.
No subscription, ever.

Run Jellyfin on a Cloudzy VPS, open-source, GPL-licensed, free forever.
Independent cloud since 2008. NVMe storage, 40 Gbps, deployed in 60 seconds.

4.6 · 708 reviews on Trustpilot
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~ ssh root@vps-ams-001 connected
root@vps-ams-001:~# docker pull jellyfin/jellyfin
Status: Downloaded newer image for jellyfin/jellyfin:latest
root@vps-ams-001:~# docker run -d -p 8096:8096 jellyfin/jellyfin
a3f1c8d91e0b... started
root@vps-ams-001:~# curl -I localhost:8096
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Server: Jellyfin
root@vps-ams-001:~# _

Jellyfin VPS at a glance

Cloudzy hosts Jellyfin, the open-source media server, on a VPS starting at $2.48 per month. Plans run from 512 MB to 64 GB DDR5, all on NVMe storage with 40 Gbps uplinks and a dedicated IPv4. Servers provision in 60 seconds across 12 regions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Jellyfin is GPL-licensed, free forever, with no per-user fees. Cloudzy has operated independently since 2008 and is rated 4.6 / 5 by 708+ reviewers on Trustpilot.

Starting price
$2.48 / month
Provisioning
60 seconds
Regions
12 worldwide
Uptime SLA
99.95%
Money-back
14 days
Founded
2008

Why builders self-host on Cloudzy

Your media. Your rules.

Open-source, no telemetry, no per-user fees. Just a fast box you control.

No per-user licensing

Jellyfin is GPL-licensed and free forever. Five users cost the same as one. No subscription, no Plex Pass, no upsell.

Your data, your server

No telemetry leaves your VPS. Watch history, library, and credentials never touch a third-party cloud.

Pure NVMe + 40 Gbps

Library scans complete in seconds. Direct play 4K to 4 devices without breaking a sweat. Transcoding scales with vCPU.

Real human support

Tired of forum-only help? Live chat with engineers, median reply under 5 minutes. Available 24/7.

Stream everything

One server.
All your media.

Jellyfin handles movies, TV, music, books, photos, and live TV from a single library. Free apps for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and the web. No paywalls.

Docker, native package, or systemd, your choice
Movies
1080p, 4K, HDR support
TV shows
Live TV + DVR
Music
FLAC, lossless streaming
Books
EPUB, comics, audiobooks
Photos
Slideshows, RAW thumbnails
Mobile apps
Free on iOS, Android, TV

Use cases

Built for people
who own their data.

Personal media library

Replace Netflix, Spotify, and Audible with one server you control. Stream to your phone, TV, browser, or car, same login, same library.

Plex migration

Tired of Plex's account tie-in and paywalls? Jellyfin reads the same media folder structure. Most users migrate in an afternoon.

Family streaming

Create separate accounts for kids and parents. Apply parental controls, limit transcoding, restrict libraries, all from the admin panel.

Long-distance access

Travel for work? Stream your home library from any country. Pick the Cloudzy region nearest to you for lowest latency on the road.

Music server

Self-host your FLAC and lossless library. Jellyfin's music client supports gapless playback, smart playlists, and last.fm scrobbling.

Live TV + DVR

Plug in an HDHomeRun or M3U feed and Jellyfin records and streams live channels. No subscription required, full ownership of recordings.

60s
Provisioning
40 Gbps
Uplink
NVMe-only
Storage
12
Regions
99.95%
Uptime SLA
14 days
Money-back

Global network

12 regions. Four continents.
Stream from anywhere.

Pick the region nearest your viewers, or yourself when you're traveling. Lower latency means less buffering.

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Pricing

Pay for the box. Jellyfin is free.

Hourly, monthly, or yearly. Currently 50% off all plans.

512 MB DDR5

Hobby library · 1 stream

$2.48 /mo
$4.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 20 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
1 GB DDR5

Personal · 1080p direct play

$3.48 /mo
$6.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 25 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
2 GB DDR5

Family · 2-3 streams

$7.475 /mo
$14.95/mo −50%
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  • 1 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 60 GB NVMe
  • 3 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Most popular
4 GB DDR5

Power user · 4K transcodes

$14.47 /mo
$28.95/mo −50%
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  • 2 vCPU @ EPYC
  • 120 GB NVMe
  • 5 TB · 40 Gbps
  • Dedicated IPv4 + IPv6
  • Root SSH · KVM
Need more? See all 10 plans (up to 64 GB)

FAQ. Jellyfin VPS

Common questions, straight answers.

What is Jellyfin and why self-host it?
Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server that lets you stream your music, movies, TV shows, and books to any device. Self-hosting on a Cloudzy VPS gives you a private library with no monthly subscription, no telemetry, and no per-user fee. You own the server and the data.

Do I need to pay any license fee for Jellyfin?
No. Jellyfin is GPLv2-licensed, free forever, with no premium tier and no Plex Pass equivalent. You only pay for the VPS that runs it. Plans on Cloudzy start at $2.48/mo with 50% off the regular price.

Will my Jellyfin server transcode 1080p or 4K video?
Direct play of 1080p works on the entry plans. For 4K transcoding or multiple simultaneous transcodes, pick a higher RAM plan with more vCPU. Software transcoding is CPU-bound, so the 4 GB tier handles 1-2 streams comfortably; 8 GB+ handles a full household.

How much disk do I get for my media library?
Plans start at 20 GB NVMe and scale up to 1.5 TB on the 64 GB tier. If you need more space, you can mount external object storage (S3-compatible) or attach additional volumes from the panel. NVMe is faster than spinning disks for thumbnail generation and library scans.

Can I use my own domain and HTTPS for Jellyfin?
Yes. Point your domain to the VPS dedicated IPv4, install Caddy or Nginx, and Let's Encrypt will issue a free SSL cert in under a minute. Most users front Jellyfin with a reverse proxy and access it at media.yourdomain.com.

Is Jellyfin a Plex alternative?
Yes. Jellyfin forked from Emby in 2018 and removed all paywalls. The mobile and TV apps are fully featured for free. If you want offline downloads, hardware-accelerated transcoding, and DVR. Jellyfin includes them at zero cost.

Will I be able to install Jellyfin myself?
Yes. Jellyfin ships official Docker images and Linux packages for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and Arch. Most users have it running 10 minutes after deploy. We provide a stock Ubuntu image on every VPS, copy-paste two commands and you're streaming.

Can I share my Jellyfin server with family?
Yes. Jellyfin supports unlimited users with separate libraries, parental controls, and per-user transcoding limits. There is no per-seat license, five users cost the same as one. You only scale the VPS if your transcoding load grows.

Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, 14 days from purchase, no questions asked, full refund. Apply from the panel or email [email protected].

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