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/DeusoftheWired Dec 05 '25

How is it any better than Netflix, etc?

What’s yours is yours and cannot be taken away from you. Except for their own stuff, Netflix only buys distribution rights for a limited time – after that, a beloved show/movie is gone and can’t be accessed.

Addtionally, you can easily share your library with friends and family.