And, if you set up correctly, you can even access it when you aren’t on the same network, which makes it great for using on road trips. Because of its server-and-client design, you can access your Plex library from pretty much any platform and device in your home. Plex’s Features PlexĪ Plex Media Server can store all of your movies, TV shows, photos, podcasts, news, and web shows, and it enables you to set up multiple profiles if you need. Every feature is always available to you, and you’re even free to hop in and add some of your own, since it’s open source. And because it’s free, you won’t ever have to worry about any of its functionality being locked behind a paywall. Kodi, on the other hand, is a free local media player that runs on your computer, TV, mobile device, or streaming device.
There’s a $4.99 monthly plan, a $39.99 annual plan, and a $119.99 lifetime plan, and they all unlock an impressive array of features (which we’ll discuss below). Plex also has a premium subscription service, dubbed Plex Pass, as an optional upgrade. All you have to do is download the Plex Media Server onto the device where you store your media, connect all of your media files, install and log into the app, and voila! You’re ready to go. Plex offers a free server-and-client model that’s easy to use. Plans and Pricing Plex's Features Kodi's Features User Experience Device Compatibility The Verdict Plans and Pricing