It’s faster and has a different feature set. Also it’s written in Node.js, not PHP, so I can integrate it into my Node.js apps.
Neither of the servers you mentioned can work on a flat file system folder, so managing my Jellyfin media wouldn’t even be possible with either of them.
Neither supports file deduplication, encryption at rest, PAM authentication, or .htpasswd authentication.
Both require a database and can only be managed through their web interfaces.
Both of their web interfaces require modern browsers, so wouldn’t be supported on something like a terminal based browser.
I don’t like that you included streaks but I think your reward system is a great way of combating the issues of using streaks. Good job making something unique! Would you consider making it a web app as well via docker?
Gnome was standard to my fedora distribution so to be it does feel like Linux. Similar to whatever Ubuntu runs but better.
I get you though, there is nothing standard. It is how I feel though ;)