Plex's $249.99 plan is back, but only if you're willing to pay it again in 5 years
Plex has replaced its $249.99 lifetime subscription with a five-year plan, while raising the cost of a lifetime pass to $749.99.
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The brief
Plex has restructured its premium membership offerings. The previous $249.99 lifetime pass has been retired and replaced by a five-year subscription tier at the same $249.99 price point.
Simultaneously, the cost of the standalone lifetime pass has increased to $749.99. Coverage from outlets including Android Authority, TheDesk.net, HotHardware, AppleInsider, Ars Technica, and XDA emphasizes the shift from permanent access to a fixed-term model for the lower price point.
Future developments depend on consumer adoption of the new five-year tier. Coverage does not yet specify how existing lifetime pass holders will be affected or if further pricing adjustments are planned.
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Quick answers
What is the cost of the new five-year plan?
The five-year plan is priced at $249.99.
How much does a lifetime pass cost now?
The lifetime pass price has increased to $749.99.
When did the price changes take effect?
The price increases took effect on July 1, 2026.
Coverage (7)
- Surveys suggest Plex’s $750 Lifetime Pass is a hard pass for almost everyone Android Authority · 116d ago
- Plex raises price of lifetime Plex Pass, introduces five-year plan at $250 TheDesk.net · 116d ago
- Last Chance To Lock In The $250 Lifetime Plex Pass Before Price Triples HotHardware · 116d ago
- Plex's massive $500 Lifetime Pass price hike kicks in this week Android Authority · 116d ago
- PSA: Lifetime Plex Plan goes from $249.99 to a painful $749.99 on July 1 AppleInsider · 116d ago
- $250 used to get you a Lifetime Plex Pass. Now you get a five-year subscription Ars Technica · 116d ago
- Plex's $249.99 plan is back, but only if you're willing to pay it again in 5 years XDA · 116d ago
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