Although Emby and Jellyfin are also viable options for home media streaming, the author prefers Plex due to its user-friendly nature and versatility
In terms of setup, they found Plex to be automated and required less work than competitors
They also praise Plex for its metadata gathering and appreciated the range of plugins available
Moreover, the author chose Plex for its UI, describing it as more engaging and less minimalistic than that of the competition
They also highlight that Plex works on a wider range of client devices than alternatives, making it more versatile for a house with multiple devices and users
They also appreciate that it works with various streaming services and can aggregate several watch lists into one ultimate watch list.
