Media
8 guides about self-hosted media solutions
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Plex vs Jellyfin: Which Self-Hosted Media Server Should You Choose?
An honest comparison of Plex and Jellyfin for self-hosted media streaming. Covers features, performance, client support, transcoding, and which one is right for your setup.
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Kavita: A Self-Hosted Reading Server for Books, Comics, and Manga
A practical guide to self-hosting Kavita for managing your reading library. Covers Docker setup, library organization, OPDS support, reader features, and comparison with Komga and Calibre-Web.
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Audiobookshelf: Self-Hosted Audiobooks and Podcasts Done Right
A complete guide to Audiobookshelf, the self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with mobile apps. Covers setup, library organization, podcast management, and how it compares to Audible and Pocketcasts.
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Komga: A Self-Hosted Comics and Manga Server
How to set up Komga for managing and reading your digital comics and manga collection. Covers installation, library setup, OPDS support, and reader apps.
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Self-Hosting Jellyfin: A Free, Open Source Plex Alternative
A practical guide to self-hosting Jellyfin as a media server. Covers setup, hardware transcoding, client apps, and honest comparison with Plex.
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The Complete *Arr Stack Guide: Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, and More
A comprehensive guide to building the full *arr stack for automated media management. Covers Sonarr, Radarr, Prowlarr, Lidarr, Docker Compose setup, quality profiles, and integration with Jellyfin or Plex.
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Self-Hosting Calibre-Web: Your Personal Ebook Library in the Cloud
A practical guide to self-hosting Calibre-Web for managing and reading your ebook collection. Covers setup, OPDS feeds, Kindle integration, and comparison with Calibre desktop and Kavita.
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Self-Hosting Immich: A Google Photos Replacement That Actually Works
A guide to self-hosting Immich for photo and video management. Covers setup, mobile apps, machine learning features, migration from Google Photos, and honest trade-offs.