Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Running a media server on your Synology NAS is one of the most popular tools to use. There are three main media servers that you can run on your NAS - Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin. This comparison looks at all three to determine the best option you can use!
⭐⭐⭐ TUTORIALS/LINKS ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Plex vs. Emby vs. Jellyfin: wundertech.net/plex-vs-emby-vs-jellyfin
✅ Jellyfin Setup Instructions: wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-jellyfin-on-a-synology-nas
✅ Plex Setup Instructions: wundertech.net/how-to-install-plex-on-a-synology-nas
✅ Emby Setup Instructions: wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-emby-on-a-synology-nas
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video has been self-taught through years of technical tinkering. While we do our best to provide accurate, useful information, we make no guarantee that our viewers will achieve the same level of success. WunderTech does not assume liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to damage caused directly or indirectly from its content or associated media. Use at your own risk.
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0:00 Intro
0:32 How Media Servers Work & Similarities
1:43 Media Server Differences
3:49 Plex vs. Emby vs. Jellyfin
6:46 Best Option?
7:47 My Personal (Opinionated) Pick
8:54 Final Thoughts
9:17 Hardware Transcoding
9:29 Conclusion
Running a media server on your Synology NAS is one of the most popular tools to use. There are three main media servers that you can run on your NAS - Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin. This comparison looks at all three to determine the best option you can use!
⭐⭐⭐ TUTORIALS/LINKS ⭐⭐⭐
✅ Plex vs. Emby vs. Jellyfin: wundertech.net/plex-vs-emby-vs-jellyfin
✅ Jellyfin Setup Instructions: wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-jellyfin-on-a-synology-nas
✅ Plex Setup Instructions: wundertech.net/how-to-install-plex-on-a-synology-nas
✅ Emby Setup Instructions: wundertech.net/how-to-set-up-emby-on-a-synology-nas
🔔 Subscribe for more tech-related tutorials and overviews: link.wundertech.net/ssYt
🚀 Product Recommendations: link.wundertech.net/rmYt
❤️ Check out our website: link.wundertech.net/wtYt
DISCLAIMER: The information in this video has been self-taught through years of technical tinkering. While we do our best to provide accurate, useful information, we make no guarantee that our viewers will achieve the same level of success. WunderTech does not assume liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to damage caused directly or indirectly from its content or associated media. Use at your own risk.
WunderTech is a trade name of WunderTech, LLC.
0:00 Intro
0:32 How Media Servers Work & Similarities
1:43 Media Server Differences
3:49 Plex vs. Emby vs. Jellyfin
6:46 Best Option?
7:47 My Personal (Opinionated) Pick
8:54 Final Thoughts
9:17 Hardware Transcoding
9:29 Conclusion
