You don't need to drop 750 dollars to watch your Plex Media Server any more.

Are you tired of paying more for streaming services just to see all your favorite shows and movies disappear? Build your own Plex server, so you can stream your media library locally.

It's got to the stage where I'm getting back into my Plex library because streaming apps have too many frustrations.

Plex is increasing the price of its Remote Watch Pass starting June 1, 2026. The hike was expected since the service originally launched at introductory pricing, but it still means paying more just to ...

$12 on Hulu. $17 on Max. $14 on Disney+. $23 on — wait, twenty-three dollars?! — on Netflix. I’m not the only one who’s reluctantly pulled up a bank statement to see the revolving door of streaming ...

Tired of juggling streaming subscriptions? Here's how Plex turns your personal collection into a private streaming service you can access anywhere. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we were just getting ...

Plex once defined home media servers, but rising prices, ads, and cloud dependence are pushing self-hosters toward Jellyfin.

If you want to stream local media, this free and open source media server is just as good as Plex. But if you rely on remote access or live TV, prepare to tinker.