![]() ![]() You will be able to do this again soon.Īlso. Items without runtimes will ALWAYS TRANSCODE because they are seen as live streams with missing runtime on the Roku. It will transcode to produce a seekable stream in this case. Once you refresh and gain a runtime it will properly use capabilities detected on the Roku.Many people tend to consider Plex and Emby as Kodi alternatives for the software shares some similar functions like media streaming. ![]() Yet, in effect, they serve quite different purposes. Kodi is a media player to play your local media files primarily (the Internet is not needed). Plex and Emby, on the other hand, are client-server media players to stream videos, music, photos to your client devices both locally and remotely (the Internet is required). BTW, Emby was developed from Plex when Plex decided to go closed-source. ![]() The two software is now commonly used to build one's personal media library. ![]() You might argue what's the point of creating a media library when the likes of Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Hulu, Disney + are available for convenient media streaming. Well, put emphasis on the word “personal”. That means you can curate any content you like, say, rare old songs, 4K movies, family photos, and anything you cannot get from the online streaming services, to your media database. And you own them forever with free access to the content anytime, anywhere. It's a bit like DIY your own version of Netflix. With media server software like Emby and Plex, one can have a much more colorful audiovisual experience.Īfter acquiring the basic knowledge of Plex and Emby, let's delve deeper into their differences in the following Emby vs. Device Compatibility (Client/Server)īoth Plex and Emby are cross-platform available and can be installed on computers running all the major operating systems as well as a quantity of NAS devices. Gaming Consoles: NVIDIA SHIELD, PlayStation, Xbox Streaming Devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Kodi, Roku, Smart TVs (LG/Samsung/Vizio)Ĭomputers: Windows, macOS, Web App, Media Media Center Plex and Emby Media Players Supported Devices Plex Only: Drobo, Seagate, My Passport Wireless Pro (Mobile Storage), NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 (Router)Įmby Only: FreeNAS, Open Media Vault, Cloudron Network-Attached Storage (NAS): Netgear ReadyNAS, WD My Cloud & My Passport, QNAP, Synology, Thecus, Asustor, TerraMaster, unRAID Plex and Emby Media Servers Supported DevicesĬomputers: Windows, Mac, Linux, and FreeBSD But Plex has a relatively wider choice than Emby. Plex Only: Caavo, Oculus Go, Samsung Gear VR, Google Daydream, Lenovo Mirage Solo VR 2. Installing client media players is easy for both. But setting up the server software requires a little more effort. Yet comparing the whole installation process of the two, Plex is much easier to set up while Emby has a higher learning curve. Where Plex simplifies for the users, Emby cares for the delicates. For example, Emby offers a laundry list of control options, like whether and how to enable thumbnails, when building a library. In short, Plex is more user-friendly to new beginners, and Emby suits more seasoned users. Customization (UI, Plugins)Įmby outstrips Plex in the field of customization as Emby provides more control over home screen design as well as more flexibility to apply plugins. Plex, however, became lagged since the shut-down of the plugin service two years ago (such a pity). Today, Plex allows you to modify your home screen, edit the navigation sidebar, and other basic customization. ![]()
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