A Raspberry Pi is a decent self-hosting server if you're careful about what services you host. Unfortunately, Plex's default settings tend to be too much for even a Raspberry Pi 5 to handle.

Plex once defined home media servers, but rising prices, ads, and cloud dependence are pushing self-hosters toward Jellyfin.

Who needs Netflix when you have Plex, the media server software that runs locally and lets you stream your own local video files? I’ve been hosting my own Plex server on a Raspberry Pi 5 for a few ...

Are you tired of paying more for streaming services just to see all your favorite shows and movies disappear? Build your own Plex server, so you can stream your media library locally.