Plex raises prices and charges for remote playback

Plex, the popular streaming service, is changing its pricing structure starting April 29. The company announced that it will begin charging for remote playback, which has been a free feature for users. The monthly Plex Pass price will rise from $5 to $7, and the annual fee will increase to $70. The cost of a lifetime subscription will more than double from $120 to $250. Plex says these changes are necessary to improve its service and introduce new features. They plan to add more family-friendly content in collaboration with Common Sense Media and develop a new app for desktop and mobile users. However, many users are upset about losing the free remote playback option. With these changes, anyone who wants to access their Plex library away from home will now need to pay. This applies to people who share libraries, as they will also need a subscription if they are not already subscribers themselves. Plex will offer a Remote Watch Pass for $2 per month or $20 per year. The price hikes come amid increasing costs across the streaming industry. Users are feeling the burden as they look for ways to save on streaming services. As many turn to alternatives like ad-supported plans or other services, the impact of Plex’s decision at this time has raised concerns among its user base.