Plex

Application2048MB+ RAM

Media server for streaming movies, TV, music, and photos

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Deploy Plex in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Plex

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Plex?

Plex is the gold standard for personal media streaming — organize and stream your movies, TV shows, music, and photos from your own server. Self-hosting means your media library is always available, streams at full quality, and you never worry about content being removed from a streaming service.

Stream your media library to any device, anywhere

No monthly subscription fees for your own content

Hardware transcoding for smooth playback on any device

Organize movies, TV, music, photos, and podcasts in one place

Share your library with family and friends

Plex vs Alternatives

Plex vs Jellyfin

Jellyfin is fully open-source and free. Plex offers more polished apps and a larger ecosystem, especially for smart TVs.

Plex vs Emby

Emby and Plex are similar. Plex has wider device support and better out-of-box experience for non-technical users.

Plex vs Netflix/Spotify

Streaming services control what's available. Plex lets you own and stream your media permanently with no content rotation.

Why Deploy Plex with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Plex with persistent storage for your media database and metadata. It maps your media directories into the container so Plex can scan and organize your library immediately.

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After Deployment

After deploying Plex with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Add media libraries

Configure transcoding settings

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Plex FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Plex

How do I deploy Plex with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Plex from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Plex?

Plex requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Plex data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Plex backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Plex to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Plex image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Plex free to self-host?

Plex is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.