Is Plex TV free?

The basic functionality of Plex is completely free, which includes playback of anything on your server, as well as Movies & Shows, Live TV (from Plex), podcasts, and web shows.
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How much does Plex cost?

Plex is available both as a free service and a premium tier it calls Plex Pass. While free tier doesn't bill you monthly, there's a $5-per-platform activation fee if you want to use the Plex Android and iOS apps. The Premium tier costs $5 per month, $40 per year or $120 for a lifetime pass.
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What is Plex TV and is it free?

Plex is an entertainment streaming service that hosts free TV and films and has media uploading and streaming capabilities. Plex is free, but the paid Plex Pass gets you advanced features like offline viewing, sharing controls, and discounts on other streaming services.
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Is Plex TV free and safe?

To set things straight, all of the basic stuff that comes with Plex—the server, all the media you add to your server, movies, TV shows, podcasts, news, and web shows—are completely free. The app is free to download on any device.
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Does Plex have a monthly fee?

More advanced users should consider a premium Plex Pass account instead, which costs either $4.99 per month, $39.99 per year, or $119.99 for a lifetime subscription. A Plex Pass includes everything in the free account, plus a host of other usability features.
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Do I need a Plex account?

The longer answer is: “No, it's not required, but you really should sign in because it only helps you.” The Plex for iOS app will automatically try to discover available Plex Media Servers on the same local network (subnet).
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What is the difference between Plex and Netflix?

However, Plex does not provide paid, on-demand streaming in the same way that Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or similar do. Plex's free live TV channels also do not include “premium” channels that you might get with cable or satellite, nor are local broadcast affiliate channels typically available.
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Is Plex TV illegal?

Plex is perfectly legal whenever you're streaming from their server or whenever you upload personal media that was acquired and reproduced legally. On the other hand, the user can put illegally obtained content on their personal media server.
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Can you get caught using Plex?

While the Plex software is entirely legal, like other media software it can be put to illegal uses. Prosecutions are extremely rare, especially when people only share their libraries with close friends and family, but in this case Rights Alliance felt a criminal case was warranted.
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Who is Plex owned by?

Keith Valory is CEO of Plex, the largest independent video on demand and streaming media platform, with hundreds of live TV channels and thousands of on-demand movies and TV episodes, available globally in 193 countries.
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How do I watch free movies on Plex?

Launch the Plex app on your device (in this case it's Apple TV) and scroll to the “Movies & TV on Plex” entry on the sidebar. Then you can scroll through and view all of the free content available. Find something you like and select it.
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How can I stream for free?

The best options include Crackle, Hoopla, Kanopy, Peacock, Pluto TV, the Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Vudu, and Xumo. Like Netflix and Hulu, these free services are available through most streaming devices and smart TVs, as well as on many laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
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What can you watch on Plex TV?

The channel lineup includes Reuters, Yahoo Finance, Toon Goggles, Kidoodle TV, KidsFlix, fubo Sports Network, Cooking Panda, DrinkTV, IGN TV, AFV Family, Tastemade, Revry, FailArmy, Dove Channel, Docurama, The Pet Collective, WeatherSpy, Made in Hollywood and others.
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Can I watch new movies on Plex?

You can get new movies on Plex for free by connecting the app to a device that has the media properly stored on it. Alternatively, you can connect to another users account to stream media. All devices must be on and connected to the internet.
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How do I watch Plex?

Go to the Plex website and select Sign Up in the upper-right corner. Enter your email address and a password, then select Create an Account. Select Launch in the upper-right corner to access Plex's free streaming content. From the left menu pane, explore free movies, TV, web shows, news, podcasts, and music.
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Is Pluto TV free?

As mentioned, Pluto TV is free, a distinction it shares with Tubi and other free video streaming services.
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How safe is Plex?

Plex has teamed up with Let's Encrypt to provide our users with high-quality secure certificates for your media servers, at no cost to you. There's no need to set up VPNs and no need to create and install your own certs. You can safely and securely connect to your media no matter where you are.
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What is the purpose of Plex?

Plex gives you one place to find and access all the media that matters to you. From personal media on your own server, to free and on-demand Movies & Shows, live TV, podcasts, and web shows, to streaming music, you can enjoy it all in one app, on any device.
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Can Plex see my files?

Your personal content is stored on your personal hardware (“Personal Content”). Except in the limited circumstances described below, we do not collect filenames or content titles of your Personal Content. We do, however, keep usage statistics to allow us to better serve you and improve our Services.
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Is Tubi TV free?

Is Tubi really free? Yes! Tubi is a free (and legal) video streaming application. To keep our service free and legal, we include ads, which monetize the content that our partners, such as MGM, Lionsgate, and Paramount, provide to us!
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Can Plex stream Amazon Prime?

Plex search can now include content from Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, other services.
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Do I have to buy Plex for every device?

Download Content on Mobile

As mentioned earlier, you need a Plex Pass if you want to download content onto your mobile device for offline viewing. That's clear. However, if you have a Plex Pass, anyone you have shared your server with does not need a Plex Pass.
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How many channels does Plex TV have?

Because 200+ channels of free Live TV is just the beginning. For just $4.99 / month plus a home tuner and antenna, the power to watch, pause, and record your favorite free HD broadcast channels is yours.
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Does Plex have all Shows?

Plex organizes all of the movies and TV shows in your collection, making it easy to find what you want to watch, on any device.
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