Plex slaps a price increase on Remote Watch Pass subscriptions
Plex is increasing the price of its Remote Watch Pass subscription from $1.99 to $2.99 per month, or $19.99 to $29.99 annually, effective June 1, 2026. The company states this change marks the end of introductory pricing for the service. The price hike may push some users toward alternative self-hosted media platforms like Jellyfin.
- ▪Plex is raising the Remote Watch Pass price to $2.99/month or $29.99/year starting June 1, 2026.
- ▪The current $1.99/month pricing was labeled as introductory and is ending.
- ▪Plex Pass subscribers can share media remotely without requiring Remote Watch Pass for others.
- ▪The increased cost may drive users to switch to Jellyfin or similar self-hosted platforms.
- ▪It is currently unclear if the Plex Pass subscription itself will also see a price increase.
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