Plex's lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750
Plex is increasing the price of its lifetime subscription from $249.99 to $749.99, effective July 1. The company stated that this change reflects the ongoing value of the software and is necessary for long-term development. Plex continues to offer free access to its basic features, while premium subscriptions provide additional benefits.
- ▪Plex's lifetime subscription price will triple to $750 starting July 1.
- ▪The company previously raised the lifetime subscription price from $120 to $250 in March 2025.
- ▪Plex offers free access to basic features, while premium subscriptions include additional functionalities.
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Entertainment Streaming Plex's lifetime subscription cost is tripling to $750 The premium plan’s price is scheduled to increase on June 30, 8:01PM ET. By Jackson Chen May 19, 2026 12:55 pm EST Plex Plex, the streaming service and app that lets you create your own personal media streaming server, is going to raise its lifetime subscription price. As announced on its website, the lifetime option for the Plex Pass will jump from $249.99 to $749.99 as of July 1. While the premium subscriptions offer features like remote streaming, downloading content and an option to skip the intro and credits, Plex still offers access to thousands of movies and TV shows and the ability to create your own personal media server for free.
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