# Miniflux vs Plex

| Attribute | Miniflux | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52 (27% (low)) | 55.5 (27% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 6 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,669 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A feed subscription and reading application that fetches full articles while protecting user privacy through various anti-tracking mechanisms, delivered via a streamlined interface without analytics or advertising. It is indexed under Self-Hosted Apps.","source":"https://miniflux.app","question":"What is Miniflux?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Miniflux is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://miniflux.app","question":"Is Miniflux free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Miniflux can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://miniflux.app","question":"Can Miniflux be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Miniflux is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2","question":"Is Miniflux open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Plex is a media server that allows you to build a personal library of movies, TV, music, and photos and stream them across devices, while also providing free ad-supported movies and shows. It is indexed under Self-Hosted Apps.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"What is Plex?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Plex offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $249.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"Is Plex free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Plex supports the web and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"What platforms does Plex support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Plex is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","question":"Where is Plex available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | A feed subscription and reading application that fetches full articles while protecting user privacy through various anti-tracking mechanisms, delivered via a streamlined interface without analytics or advertising. | Plex is a media server that allows you to build a personal library of movies, TV, music, and photos and stream them across devices, while also providing free ad-supported movies and shows. |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free, open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://miniflux.app","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:48:46.727Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Free movies and TV shows","Watchlist"],"description":"Free tier with access to ad-supported content","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Monthly","summary":"Monthly subscription (price not specified in source)","commitment":"monthly","description":"Monthly Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Annual","summary":"Annual subscription (price not specified in source)","commitment":"annual","description":"Annual Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass 5-Year","summary":"$249.99 for 5-year term","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":249.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Five-year recurring Plex Pass subscription","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plex Pass Lifetime","summary":"$749.99 one-time (effective July 1, 2026)","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":749.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"One-time lifetime Plex Pass purchase","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with 30-day trial. Plex Pass subscriptions: monthly/annual (prices not specified in source), 5-year ($249.99), or lifetime ($749.99 as of July 1, 2026).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:05:49.536Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":249.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":249.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 29 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.3.3","date":"2026-07-24T22:41:57Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.3.2","date":"2026-06-27T00:39:52Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.3.1","date":"2026-05-29T21:06:00Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.3.0","date":"2026-05-16T00:45:20Z","type":"stable","version":"2.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.19","date":"2026-04-05T00:43:38Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.18","date":"2026-03-15T01:47:53Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.17","date":"2026-02-13T20:30:17Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.16","date":"2026-01-07T03:26:27Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.15","date":"2025-12-10T01:52:14Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.14","date":"2025-10-23T02:12:05Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.13","date":"2025-09-18T21:41:16Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.12","date":"2025-08-21T00:45:53Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.11","date":"2025-07-26T20:50:49Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.10","date":"2025-06-24T00:35:43Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.9","date":"2025-05-27T02:46:07Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.8","date":"2025-04-23T04:36:49Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.7","date":"2025-04-02T00:50:05Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.6","date":"2025-02-23T01:01:12Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.5","date":"2025-01-20T19:49:28Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/miniflux/v2/releases/tag/2.2.4","date":"2024-12-20T21:37:32Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.4"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.6 | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.plex.tv/blog/security-notice-forum-user-password-resets/ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:36:59.597Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*