Being an open-source platform, Emby also uses the client-server mechanism, which comes with numerous benefits attached.įor one, Emby makes it super-easy to stream media to all connected devices. It functions much like Plex, minus the risk of proprietary software. PlayStation, Xbox, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Fire OS.įree and Premium ($4.99/month, $54.00/year, $119.00/lifetime)Įmby calls itself the 'Open Media Solution,' and we do not disagree there. Getting a subscription helps you add more than 80+ commercial TV channels, you can subscribe to TIDAL Music, and plenty more - all within Plex's interface. Even without paying, you can watch a selection of free TV channels, as well as a nice group of on-demand movies and TV shows. Let's not forget to mention that Plex has a rich subscription-based model, whose pricing starts at $4.99/month. In turn, this gives you many ways to filter your content.

Plex downloads the required metadata automatically, filling out plenty of useful information. You're free to add your own movies, photos, and music - all of which can be organized in more ways than one.

Plex mimics quite a lot of Kodi features when it comes to the types of media supported. This allows the same content to stream on all your supported devices seamlessly, including computers, mobile devices, media streaming devices, and more. It comes loaded with so many features, while the platform's client-server architecture makes it the right foil to stream media on various devices.

If not better, Plex is almost as good as Kodi. Fire OS, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, TiVo, Chromecast.įree and paid ($4.99/month, $39.99/year, $119.99/lifetime)

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