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Plex Media Server vs Seanime: catalog facts
Plex Media Server	Seanime
Freemium Adding media and streaming it on your home network is free. Streaming your library from…	Free Free to download and run yourself.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Android, iOS	Self-hosted
Automatic matching of films, shows and music with artwork and metadata Client apps on more devices than any comparable server, including most smart TVs	Built around anime and manga rather than general video AniList integration for tracking what you watch and read
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	Narrow focus on anime and manga Little detail on features was available in the research
Self-hosted, Downloadable app, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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