JRiver Media Center pricing
JRiver Media Center is a paid product. Starting price: $79.98 one-time (Linux-only licence). Free trial: 30 days.
PaidSelf-hostablePrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
JRiver Media Center plans and prices
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JRiver Media Center pricing facts
5 of 5 verified- Free trial
- 30 days
- Checked Oct 29, 2026jriver.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “You have 30 days to try the full feature set.”
- Starting price
- $79.98 one-time (Linux-only licence)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026jriver.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Linux only for $79.98”
- Master License plan
- $124.98 one-time (Windows, Mac and Linux)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026jriver.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “JRiver Media Center licenses available: Purchase Master License $124.98”
- Windows licence plan
- $99.98 one-time
- Checked Nov 1, 2026jriver.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Purchase Windows only for $99.98”
- Mac licence plan
- $99.98 one-time
- Checked Nov 1, 2026jriver.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Purchase Windows only for $99.98 (Works only for Windows) Purchase Mac only for $99.98”
JRiver Media Center alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Roon | Paid | $14.99/month | No |
 Plex | Free plan + paid | $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year | Yes, streaming at home |
 Emby | Free plan + paid | $119 one-time | — |
 foobar2000 | Free | — | — |
 Kodi | Open source | — | — |
 Universal Media Server | Open source | — | — |
 Jellyfin | Open source | — | — |
JRiver Media Center pricing: common questions
Is JRiver Media Center free?
No, JRiver Media Center is a paid product. It offers a free trial: 30 days.
How much does JRiver Media Center cost?
Starting price: $79.98 one-time (Linux-only licence), according to jriver.com (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
Does JRiver Media Center have a free trial?
Yes: 30 days.
What are free alternatives to JRiver Media Center?
Free or freemium alternatives include foobar2000, Kodi, Plex and Universal Media Server. Open-source options: Kodi, Universal Media Server and Jellyfin.