If you have a large database of movies and TV shows, you’ve probably been enticed by the idea of setting up a Plex server. You can install one to stream video files to clients, and it can transcode them to lower resolutions and bitrates for playback on slower connections. However, for many people, it’s not good enough, especially because some features cost money. That’s why some of the alternatives are enticing, and with ongoing issues relating to Plex over the last couple of years, I can understand why someone may be looking to switch away, especially to something that might be free.
If you’re looking for an alternative to Plex, there are a few options that are just as good.
