Concise Summary:
Plex has announced significant price hikes for its subscription services, effective April 29th. Monthly and annual Plex Pass subscriptions will increase from $4.99 and $39.99 respectively to $6.99 and $69.99. The lifetime Plex Pass will be priced at $249.99, more than doubling its previous cost. A new “Remote Watch Pass” is required for accessing remote streaming (previously free) and costs $1.99/month or $19.99/year. This change aligns with the launch of Plex’s revamped mobile experience, which offers local streaming without a one-minute playback limitation, initially available to those who previously purchased a mobile streaming activation fee. Plex claims these changes are necessary for enhancing the personal media experience. While existing lifetime subscribers will not be affected by the price hikes, new and existing monthly or annual subscribers will face the new rates after April 29th. Alternatives such as Jellyfin and Emby offer comparable functionality.
Key Points:
- Here are five key points extracted from the provided text:.
- Plex is increasing its subscription prices by up to 75% effective April 29th.
- Remote streaming access will now require a Plex Pass, previously free.
- The new pricing structure includes monthly and annual subscriptions, as well as a lifetime Plex Pass that has doubled in price.
- Plex justifies these price increases as necessary for enhancing the personal media experience.
- Existing lifetime subscribers will not be affected by the changes but new and current subscribers will face the new rates after April 29th.
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User Message: Plex has announced a substantial increase in its subscription pricing, effective April 29th. The monthly Plex Pass fee will rise from $4.99 to $6.99, while the annual plan will see a significant 75% hike from $39.99 to $69.99, while the cost of a lifetime Plex Pass will more than double, increasing from $119.99 to $249.99. Additionally, remote streaming—the feature that lets you access your server from outside your home—now requires a Plex Pass, which was previously free. Users can still stream locally for free, but those without a subscription must purchase the Remote Watch Pass ($1.99/month or $19.99/year) to share content with others remotely.
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