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cmyflixPlex Media Server
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

 Freemium

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

Linux, Self-hosted, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
  • Output is static pages served by any web server
  • Very light on resources
  • Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata
  • Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs
  • Requires a TMDB API key
  • Deliberately minimal feature set
  • 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 Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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