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Free Media Streaming With Jellyfin

Self-host Jellyfin — the free, open-source media server — on a Linux VPS to stream your library anywhere, 24/7, with no licence cost.

99.99%
Uptime SLA
1 Gbps
Network port
24/7/365
Human support
10 min
Instant setup
Jellyfin VPS · Linux VPS
Recommended4 GB VPS · 2 vCPU
$12/mo
Deploy this VPS
vCPU2 cores
Memory4 GB
Storage60 GB NVMe
AccessRoot SSH
OSLinux (Ubuntu+)
Setup~10 min
Overview

Jellyfin VPS

Jellyfin is a free, open-source media server (a no-cost alternative to Plex) for streaming your movies, shows and music. Self-hosting it on a Linux VPS keeps your library online 24/7 on any device.

With unmetered bandwidth and NVMe storage your VPS serves your media around the clock. Note that heavy real-time transcoding is CPU-intensive, so direct-play or pre-optimised files work best.

Why CheapWindowsVPS

Built for Jellyfin VPS

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Free & Open Source

No licence or subscription — Jellyfin is completely free.

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24/7 Streaming

Your library is always online, on any device, anywhere.

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Unmetered Bandwidth

Stream without data caps on a 1 Gbps port.

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99.99% Uptime

Redundant power and network with automatic failover keep your workload online around the clock.

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Pure NVMe SSD

Storage up to 100× faster than traditional drives — apps, builds and data fly.

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24/7 Human Support

Real engineers on live chat and ticket, any hour of any day.

Get started

How to set up Jellyfin VPS

Choose your plan

Pick the RAM and cores that fit Jellyfin. You can scale up any time without rebuilding.

Deploy in minutes

We provision your Linux VPS and email your IP and root SSH login instantly.

Connect over SSH

SSH in as root from any terminal on Windows, macOS or Linux.

Install Jellyfin

Install Jellyfin (package or Docker), add your media to the VPS storage, and stream from the web app or device apps.

Plans & pricing

Linux VPS plans for Jellyfin VPS

All plans include pure NVMe storage, unmetered bandwidth, full root SSH access and instant setup.

Choose your term — save more with longer billing
1 GB
Starter
$3$2.25/mo
$27.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 1 Dedicated CPU Core
  • 1 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 15 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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2 GB
Light apps
$6$4.50/mo
$54.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 1 Dedicated CPU Core
  • 2 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 30 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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8 GB
Production
$24$18.00/mo
$216.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 3 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 8 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 120 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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16 GB
High performance
$48$36.00/mo
$432.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 4 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 16 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 240 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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32 GB
Heavy workloads
$96$72.00/mo
$864.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 5 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 32 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 480 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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64 GB
Enterprise-class
$192$144.00/mo
$1728.00 billed annually · save 25%
  • 6 Dedicated CPU Cores
  • 64 GB Guaranteed RAM
  • 960 GB NVMe
  • Unmetered Bandwidth
  • Full Root / SSH Access
  • Ubuntu / Debian / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux
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Custom
Bigger or dedicated builds
Let’s talk
  • Up to 1024 GB RAM
  • Dedicated CPU & bare metal
  • Custom storage & bandwidth
  • Built around your workload
Get a custom quote

Need more power? Custom & dedicated plans up to 1024 GB RAM available.

FAQ

Jellyfin VPS — frequently asked questions

Yes. Jellyfin is fully free and open source, with no subscriptions or feature paywalls — a popular alternative to Plex.

Choose a plan whose NVMe storage fits your library, scaling up as it grows. Our larger Linux plans offer up to 960 GB, with custom options for more.

Light transcoding is possible, but heavy real-time transcoding is CPU-intensive without a GPU. Direct-play or pre-optimised files give the best experience.

Most Linux VPS plans are provisioned within minutes of ordering. You receive your IP and root SSH credentials by email and can install Jellyfin right away.

Yes. Your Linux VPS stays powered on 24/7, so Jellyfin and any services keep running after you close your SSH session.

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