Plex
Plex is a comprehensive media streaming platform that offers a vast library of free, ad-supported movies, TV shows, and live television channels.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Stream free movies, TV, live channels, and your personal media
Who should look elsewhere
Free content includes advertisements.
Pros
- +Offers a significant amount of free, ad-supported content.
- +Excellent for organizing and streaming personal media libraries.
- +Wide compatibility across various devices and platforms.
- +Intuitive interface for content discovery and playback.
Cons
- −Free content includes advertisements.
- −Some advanced features for personal media server may require additional setup or a premium subscription.
Key features
- ✓Free on-demand movies and TV shows
- ✓Live TV channels
- ✓Personal media server for organizing user content
- ✓Content discovery across genres
- ✓Cross-device streaming
- ✓Descriptive audio options
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plex Media Server | — | month | Add your media to the Plex app; Setup is easy, and streaming on your local network is included; Watch your content on all your devices with the free Plex app |
| Remote Watch Pass | — | month | Stream media on any device, from anywhere in the world; Others can stream remotely from your server for free |
| Plex Pass | — | month | Remote streaming for all users; Hardware Transcoding; Downloads |
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