Is Netflix or Plex free?

Plex can be used for free (free plan, paid upgrades). Netflix is paid.

Do I need to install Netflix or Plex?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

Stream movies, series and documentaries.

Watch your own library, plus free movies and shows.

Netflix

Plex

Netflix streams a large catalog of films and shows, plus originals made by the company.

Plex streams a media server you run, and also has a free catalog of films and shows in the browser.

Apps that do a similar job, closest matches first.

IMDb
Look up any film, show or actor, with ratings and trivia.
VideoNewFree
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MUBI
A streaming service for a curated set of films.
VideoNewPaid
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JustWatch
Find which streaming service has a movie or show.
VideoNewFree
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Letterboxd
Log the films you watch and follow friends' taste.
VideoNewFreemium
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Twitch
Watch and chat along with live streams.
VideoNewFree
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Vidmoat
Hosted AI video editor: describe the edit in chat, review it on a real timeline, render MP4. Works in the browser, on Telegram (@vidmoat_bot) and over MCP.
VideoNewFreemium
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