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Lunarr vs Plex Media Server: catalog facts
Lunarr	Plex Media Server
Free Free and open source under Apache-2.0.	Freemium Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS
Reads libraries from local disks, SFTP, and WebDAV Supports direct playback and HLS transcoding	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 you to run and manage the server	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
Web application, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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