Tips, updates, and guides from the JellyWatch team.
Emby Premiere unlocks hardware transcoding, mobile sync, and premium features. Break down the monthly, yearly, and lifetime pricing, what you actually get, and whether it is worth it versus Jellyfin free.
Plex alternatives in 2026: with Lifetime Plex Pass at $749 and remote streaming paywalled, the community is leaving fast. This guide compares Jellyfin, Emby, Immich, Navidrome, Kavita, Komga, Audiobookshelf, Stremio, and Kodi - which one fits your use case?
Plex just announced its Lifetime Pass will jump from $250 to $750 on July 1, 2026, the second massive price hike in 18 months. The self-hosting community is in revolt. This guide covers what happened, what it means for your server, and how to migrate to Jellyfin or Emby this weekend, including replacing Tautulli with proper monitoring tools.
How much does Emby Premiere cost in 2026? This guide breaks down every pricing tier ($4.99/month, $54/year, $119 lifetime), which features require Premiere (hardware transcoding, mobile apps, Live TV), whether the investment makes sense, and how Jellyfin offers the same features completely free.
