Definitely not. The only reason people paid is because they tricked themselves into it.
"Netflix is $20/mo, so if I run my own Plex server for grandpa and the in-laws, we're saving $480/yr. It pays for itself!" They were willing to spend far more than it was worth because they thought they were clever in getting one over on the networks/streamers.
I guess there's also a handful of people who were technically capable enough to set up a server on their home PC, but not capable enough to figure out VPNs for slop on the go.
And this is worth $250 - sorry, $750 - for...?
Also see: Peloton I guess.
For ease of use & the UI - Plex is VERY polished. 750.00 for life.....errr... Until they file bankruptcy.
There is a reason they are going for a cash grab now tho.
Jellyfin has massively improved over the last could of years.
Definitely not. The only reason people paid is because they tricked themselves into it.
"Netflix is $20/mo, so if I run my own Plex server for grandpa and the in-laws, we're saving $480/yr. It pays for itself!" They were willing to spend far more than it was worth because they thought they were clever in getting one over on the networks/streamers.
I guess there's also a handful of people who were technically capable enough to set up a server on their home PC, but not capable enough to figure out VPNs for slop on the go.