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Plezy vs Plex for Windows: catalog facts
Plezy	Plex for Windows
Free Open source under the GPL 3.0; downloads are offered free on the website.	Freemium Free to use, with an optional Plex Pass subscription or lifetime purchase.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows
Works with both Plex and Jellyfin servers Wide direct-play codec support with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision	Official client for Plex Media Server libraries Includes free live TV and on-demand movies and shows
Needs an existing Plex or Jellyfin server Third-party client, so new server features may lag behind official apps	Proprietary, with some features tied to Plex Pass Needs a Plex Media Server to play your own media
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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