30
User
Recs.
Recs.
22
Updates
Last
Updated
Updated
Activity
8 Options
Plex is a free media server add-on for many devices, including Chromecast, Xbox, Playstation, Apple devices, Roku, Fire TV, and more.
SpecsUpdate
PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac, Android
Pros
Pro Supported on many devices
It's pretty hard to find a NAS or STB that doesn't support Plex.
Know any positive aspects of this option?
Cons
Con Playback error: This server is not powerful enough to convert video
More hardware requirements on Plex due to a useless/non-intuitive transcoder. When using lower spec hardware (eg SBC) Plex will not transcode or play HD+ videos. When compared to other packages (eg Jellyfin which transcodes nicely using FFMeg), Plex falls short on video playback and transcode settings to get videos to play (fastest/lightest option still fails).
Know any negative aspects of this option?
Recommendations
Plex
3 years ago
Used Plex for several years (paid) with a 10k+ library, but finally abandoned it.. Devs seem to be interested in delivering useless 'features' rather than fix some of the core functions and bloatware.
Con
Needs registrationCon
Playback error: This server is not powerful enough to convert video