

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. 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.
