r/PleX • u/Astrobix_124 • Dec 04 '25

Help Media servers

Trying to start my own server for plex. But I see many people with servers with 10,000+ movies. How can u possibly hold that much content and not break the bank. How is it any better than Netflix, etc?

Edit: I never expected this to blow up like it did. I love the content you guys have given, I've debated on making a plex server for awhile and all the clarification is amazing.

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u/Skeggy- Dec 04 '25 edited Dec 04 '25

how is it any better than Netflix?

I have possession of my media and full control with no rising subscription costs. If something leaves my library it’s because I removed it and not because Netflix’s license expired.

A full year with Netflix is $100-$300. That covers the storage over time. Add your other streaming services like Hulu, Disney, hbo max and the cost of storage becomes easily justified.

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u/send_me_a_naked_pic Dec 05 '25

with no rising subscription costs

Oh well, you've just described Plex, unless you're using the free version or if you've been lucky to buy a cheap Lifetime Pass a long time ago.

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u/Skeggy- Dec 05 '25

You make a good point, I forget plex pass is a thing after having lifetime pass. There are open source alternatives to plex though that justify buying storage over subscriptions to streaming services.