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Air Video Server HDPlex Media Server
Paid

The Air Video HD app is a single purchase covering all of a user's iOS devices; the server…

 Freemium

Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
  • Streams without converting or transferring files
  • Supports subtitles, 1080p and 5.1 surround via Apple TV
  • Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata
  • Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs
  • Playback client is only for Apple devices
  • Listed system requirements are old, suggesting infrequent updates
  • Streaming from outside the home needs a paid Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass
  • Closed source, and sign-in goes through a Plex account on the company’s servers
Downloadable app Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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