Plex
Discover and stream free movies and TV shows, with the ability to organize your own media library
- Also known as
- plex
Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Plex?
Plex is a streaming platform offering free movies and television series. It also enables users to create and manage personal media libraries and integrates with music services for unified media access.
Plex pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
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).
Free
FreeFree tier with access to ad-supported content
- Free movies and TV shows
- Watchlist
Plex Pass Monthly
Monthly Plex Pass subscription
Plex Pass Annual
Annual Plex Pass subscription
Plex Pass 5-Year
Five-year recurring Plex Pass subscription
Plex Pass Lifetime
One-time lifetime Plex Pass purchase
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Integrations (1)
Independently observed- TIDAL←•
Plex FAQ
Common questions about Plex, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Plex?
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/
Is Plex free?
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/
What platforms does Plex support?
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/
Where is Plex available?
Plex is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
Source: https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/
Plex alternatives
Other self-hosted apps we track, ranked by the same independent score.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 100 | 0.05 | 5.3 | ✓ |
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 50 | 0.05 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.04 | 0.3 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.03 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 57% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-10-15 · 75% |
Pricing
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-15 · 60% |
Security
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