Plex Lifetime Pass - is it worth it?

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nzkc

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#242708 10-Nov-2018 10:45

Been a Plex user for many many years. Only ever used the free version. Run it on a Linux server at home and use the chromecasting from the cell phone when not at home. Ive got an email offering a plex lifetime pass for $74.99 USD. Thats 37% off the going rate.

So my question is this: Is the plex pass worth it?

Ive never used it, so I dont really know what I'm missing. Is the only thing I'd really get the ability to play media on the phone? Cause, TBH, I dont really need that.

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Dunnersfella

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#2123165 10-Nov-2018 10:48

I've used it for years and ended up buying a lifetime pass about 1/2 a year ago.

I believe they've provided an amazing service and deserve to be supported.

dfnt

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#2124094 12-Nov-2018 13:12

I thought about it, but I'll continue monthly for now.

There's a long standing bug with the android version where it'll start playing an episode for ~1 second then stop. Restarting the episode works fine. It's been around since ~Feb and there's basically been zero acknowledgement from Plex regarding a fix..

Meanwhile they keep cranking out useless things no one wants like VR, Web things, podcasts etc.

My point is they seem quite happy to take peoples money but don't really reciprocate that with decent support.

I just wish there was an easy way to sync playback history between plex and emby, I know there's the likes of trakt.tv but its a bit of a hassle. I can never remember why I switch back from emby to plex.