Emby pricing
Emby has a free plan and paid plans. Lifetime licence: $119 one-time.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostablePrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Emby plans and prices
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Emby pricing facts
1 of 1 verified- Lifetime licence
- $119 one-time
- Checked Oct 29, 2026emby.media(opens source in a new tab)
- “Lifetime $119/One-time Pay with card / Other All prices are in USD.”
Emby alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Plex | Free plan + paid | $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year | Yes, streaming at home |
 Channels DVR | Paid | $8/month or $80/year | No |
 JRiver Media Center | Paid | $79.98 one-time (Linux-only licence) | No |
 Jellyfin | Open source | — | — |
 Kodi | Open source | — | — |
 Universal Media Server | Open source | — | — |
Emby pricing: common questions
Is Emby free?
Emby has a free plan and paid plans.
How much does Emby cost?
Lifetime licence: $119 one-time, according to emby.media (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Emby?
Free or freemium alternatives include Jellyfin, Plex, Kodi and Universal Media Server. Open-source options: Jellyfin, Kodi and Universal Media Server.