Plex too expensive? This underrated alternative might be even better anyway

Robert Triggs / Android Authority As of April 29th, Plex’s new pricing scheme is live — lifetime memberships have now doubled to $250, and monthly fees are creeping into streaming service territory. Ouch. While the Plex faithful likely already bagged themselves a membership while it was “cheap,” those lumped with the new higher recurring cost or setting up a home media server for the first time might, quite reasonably, be wondering if there’s a more affordable option. Thankfully, there is — Jellyfin. If you’re unaware, Jellyfin is a full-fledged, open-source, community-built home media platform. There’s no internet connection required, no data harvesting, paywalled features, or risk of sudden subscription charges. If you’re looking for a simple way to playback your media collection across your home, Jellyfin is built to deliver precisely what you want — your media, your way. That said, I’m not here to talk you into ditching Plex. The platform still has plenty going for it, along wi ... Read full article.