Alternatives to Plex Media Server
A polished media server for your own library, free on the home network, with a paid pass for remote streaming. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Plex Media Server
A polished media server for your own library, free on the home network, with a paid pass for remote streaming.
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These listings name Plex Media Server as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Jellyfin
A free media server for your own films, shows and music, with no premium tier and no account.
Plex Media Server uses a Plex account and reserves some features for paid plans; Jellyfin has no premium tier or company account.
