Plex Tripling Lifetime Plex Pass Price to $750 in July
Plex has announced a significant price increase for its Lifetime Plex Pass, raising it from $250 to $750 starting July 1, 2026. The company states that this change reflects the ongoing value of the software and the need for continued investment in its development. Existing Lifetime Plex Pass holders will retain their benefits without any changes.
- ▪Plex is increasing the Lifetime Plex Pass price to $750, effective July 1, 2026.
- ▪The price hike is a $500 increase from the current $250.
- ▪Plex aims to continue offering the Lifetime option despite the preference for recurring subscriptions.
- ▪Existing Lifetime Plex Pass customers will not see any changes to their benefits.
- ▪Plex is also maintaining the current pricing for its subscription Plex Pass at $7 per month or $70 per year.
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Plex Tripling Lifetime Plex Pass Price to $750 in JulyTuesday May 19, 2026 3:53 pm PDT by Juli CloverMedia platform Plex today said that it is increasing the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass option to $750, which is a $500 increase from the current $250 price tag. Plex said that the updated price reflects the "real, ongoing value" of the software that it plans to build and maintain. The company has considered removing the Lifetime Plex Pass because recurring subscriptions pay for long-term development, but Plex wants to continue to offer it because it's a "valuable option" for many in the Plex community. Over the years, as our software and product has evolved, the breadth of features and benefits included with your Plex Pass has expanded.
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