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PSA: Plex Pass Lifetime Memberships Increasing from $120 to $250 on April 29th

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I know many here have lifetime Plex accounts from the many $70-$90 sales over the years, but just wanted to let ya'll know Plex is raising their prices:

Current USD prices:
  • Monthly: $4.99
  • Yearly: $39.99
  • Lifetime: $119.99
New USD prices as of April 29, 2025 will be:
  • Monthly: $6.99
  • Yearly: $69.99
  • Lifetime: $249.99
*Exact pricing in other currencies may vary.

More info - https://www.plex.tv/blog/importan...x-updates/
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gummi-eater
03-21-2025 at 09:20 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:20 AM.
screw that. Jellyfin here I come.
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crakarjax
03-21-2025 at 09:25 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:25 AM.
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LuisG9065
03-21-2025 at 09:26 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:26 AM.
This has been already posted and there is a long debate about it.
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Minions
03-21-2025 at 09:27 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:27 AM.
The jump from Plex to Jellyfin was pretty easy. I made that decision awhile ago after seeing the direction Plex was going. Well worth the switch. A few things are handled slightly differently, but are non-issues once you realize how they are handled.
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Techiebug
03-21-2025 at 09:37 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:37 AM.
Quote from mrmochi :
At these prices, it's MUCH better to get Jellyfin and buy Infuse Pro lifetime!

Infuse is only on iOS... I have both iOS & Android
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simpat1zq
03-21-2025 at 09:52 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:52 AM.
Quote from Minions :
The jump from Plex to Jellyfin was pretty easy. I made that decision awhile ago after seeing the direction Plex was going. Well worth the switch. A few things are handled slightly differently, but are non-issues once you realize how they are handled.

I second the switch to Jellyfin. I have the lifetime plexpass. I saw the money grab they are heading towards and switched. Haven't looked back. It works well.
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Minions
03-21-2025 at 09:55 AM.
03-21-2025 at 09:55 AM.
Quote from simpat1zq :
I second the switch to Jellyfin. I have the lifetime plexpass. I saw the money grab they are heading towards and switched. Haven't looked back. It works well.
Once they started making it harder/worse to self host I saw the writing on the wall. Thank god Jellyfin is staying the course.
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sarcasmogratis
03-21-2025 at 10:30 AM.
03-21-2025 at 10:30 AM.
Previously a paid lifetime subscription didn't seem necessary for many users. I bought it on a deal and didn't use premium level services.

However they're clearly moving away from being friendly to Freeriders. paywalling remote viewing is a huge change.

at least they are including the change with preexisting "Premium" and not adding a new/additional level of the subscription.

If I were starting fresh I'd check other providers before paying $120.
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aagstn
03-21-2025 at 10:37 AM.
03-21-2025 at 10:37 AM.
Wow. I paid $75 ages ago for lifetime. Plex is good but not great and they haven't improved the DVR in years. No way I would pay those new prices.
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Hammerh3ad
03-21-2025 at 10:42 AM.
03-21-2025 at 10:42 AM.
Is there any use for Plex if your not running a server or a homebrew DVR? I have lifetime pass but haven't had a server up in years.
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hajalie24
03-21-2025 at 10:49 AM.
03-21-2025 at 10:49 AM.
Quote from aagstn :
Wow. I paid $75 ages ago for lifetime. Plex is good but not great and they haven't improved the DVR in years. No way I would pay those new prices.
Is there a different software you're using for DVR? It's the main reason I bought plex pass like 4 years ago but imo it's kind of clunky.
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readyn
03-21-2025 at 11:21 AM.
03-21-2025 at 11:21 AM.
Quote from JudasD :
Thank you for this heads-up! i have been waiting for another sale, but buying at $120 is definitely a sale over $250!

Bot ??
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yellowfeverlime
03-21-2025 at 11:43 AM.
03-21-2025 at 11:43 AM.
Why are there two plex posts?
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/1074649
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jeffreyabr
03-21-2025 at 11:50 AM.
03-21-2025 at 11:50 AM.
Wonder whether I should be buying a Lifetime Pass for the spare account I use to log in on devices at work or at friends' houses. I feel like it won't be too far down the road when they limit remote streaming to those with Plex Pass.
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SmartWeather3824
03-21-2025 at 12:05 PM.
03-21-2025 at 12:05 PM.
Quote from Eragorn :
Important (bold emphasis mine):
To stream remotely starting on April 29, 2025, you will need a Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass subscription on your account or the admin of the Plex Media Server from which you stream will need a Plex Pass subscription on their account.

So if you have family for example who streams from your server and you're already paying/paid for a plex pass subscription, nothing changes in that aspect from what I understand.

Forgive me if I'm misunderstanding, but since I own the Plex pass, and I am sharing my server to friends and family, they would be unaffected correct? Or would only those in my Plex home be unaffected?
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