Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority For years, Plex has served as the ultimate sanctuary for cord-cutters, tech enthusiasts, and data hoarders who wanted to reclaim ownership of their digital media libraries. You bought the hardware, you curated the files, and Plex provided a beautiful, Netflix-like interface to stream your personal collection to any device in … Read More “Plex just proved it has no idea what users want” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Plex is adding new social and discovery features, including Discussions, Lists, Match Score, and Alerts. Discussions will give users a forum to comment on movies and TV shows, while Lists makes it easier to share recommendations. Lists are available now, Discussions launches this month, and other features will roll … Read More “Plex wants to sweeten its huge price hike with social features” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I’ve been running a Plex server for just about a decade now. After years of dabbling in Kodi, Windows Media Center, and other such apps, Plex easily became one of the most consistent pieces of software in my digital life — outlasting multiple laptops, several custom NAS builds, and countless … Read More “Why the new $750 Plex Pass price absolutely isn’t worth it” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR Plex’s Lifetime Plex Pass, which offers access to premium Plex features for as long as the service continues to operate, is drastically increasing in price. The lifetime plan is increasing from $249.99 to $749.99 starting on July 1. Previous lifetime subscription purchases are unaffected. Monthly and annual rates are … Read More “A major Lifetime Plex Pass price hike is coming this summer” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority The very concept of being charged a subscription fee to access your own media rubs me the wrong way. It’s an anathema to the whole self-hosted ethos and a bid to escape the spiraling costs of music and video subscription services. If Netflix isn’t getting my money for original programming, … Read More “Plex’s price hikes prove I was right to switch to Jellyfin” »
Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority For years, Plex has been the ultimate go-to for media nerds like me who wanted to escape the fragmentation of streaming services. You can start with something as basic as a few hard drives, set up a server, and enjoy your library on any device. Or, you can go for … Read More “How to remote stream your Plex library for free (2026 guide)” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR 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 stream your own media remotely. Meanwhile, Plex Pass pricing remains unchanged for now. Last year, … Read More “Plex will soon charge you more to stream your own media remotely” »
