Norri vs Plex Media Server
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Norri and Plex Media Server differ.
Norri
Pros
- Local library and playback history
- Native Apple TV and iPhone apps
- Offline downloads on phones
- Movies, TV and music together
- Completely free
Cons
- Android app is early beta
- Public beta, no 1.0 yet
- Paid Apple apps planned
Plex Media Server
Pros
- Free films and live TV
- Polished apps on every screen
- Built-in remote access
- Runs on ARM boards
Cons
- Remote streaming needs a pass
- Hardware transcoding needs a pass
- Plex account for sign-in
Norri vs Plex Media Server: specs side by side
Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | Advantage: Free | Free + Paid |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Install options | Docker + Unraid | Docker + Linux · macOS · Windows |
| Clients | iOS · Android | iOS · Android · macOS · Windows · Linux |
| Web UI | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Worth checking: x86 only | Advantage: x86 + ARM |
| Containers | 1The app alone | 1The app alone |
| Database | Postgres | SQLite |
| Runtime | Go | C++ |
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