I ditched Plex for Jellyfin, and the migration took less time than I thought it would
The author transitioned from using Plex to Jellyfin for media management. The migration process was surprisingly quick and yielded excellent results. This change reflects a growing trend among users seeking alternatives to traditional streaming services.
- ▪Plex has been a popular choice for self-hosting media due to its reliability and user-friendly interface.
- ▪The author had been using Plex for over a decade before deciding to switch to Jellyfin.
- ▪The migration to Jellyfin was smoother than expected, leading to positive outcomes.
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