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Plex ends free remote streaming, forces users to pay or switch

Séamus Bellamy
Dec 01, 2025
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Plex is a flexible media platform that lets you organize, catalog, and stream your collection of movies, TV shows, music, and more from a personal server to just about any device, both locally and remotely; it not only supports seamless sharing with friends but also includes bonus features like an ad-supported streaming library,…

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