Plaxt

Discontinued

plaxt.astandke.com

Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2017
Developer: Astandke (individual developer)
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

Indexes

Streaming Managers

Overview

Plaxt is a streaming manager application released in 2017 that organizes and streams personal media libraries from local files. It targets users with digital movie and TV collections seeking a centralized interface for playback across devices. The app distinguishes itself through simple setup for home media serving without cloud dependency.

Key Features

Media Scanning - Automatically scans local folders for movies, TV shows, and music files.
Metadata Fetching - Pulls cover art, descriptions, and tags from online databases.
Library Organization - Sorts content into categorized views by genre, year, or rating.
Remote Streaming - Streams media to compatible clients over local network.
User Profiles - Supports multiple user accounts with personalized watch histories.
Transcoding - Converts media formats on-the-fly for device compatibility.
Live TV Support - Integrates with tuners for recording and playback of broadcast TV.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Full media server, streaming, and library management features.
Donation	Optional	Same as free; supports development.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs as a server on macOS and Windows with minimal CPU/RAM requirements for basic libraries. Client apps available for iOS, Android, and web browsers. Lacks native Linux support and mobile server capability.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Online metadata providers (TMDb, TVDB)
DLNA/UPnP devices
TV tuner hardware
SMB/NFS file shares
Chromecast
Roku
Subtitle download services

Alternatives

App	Difference
Plex	More feature-rich with free ad-supported content and broader platform support.
Emby	Emphasizes hardware transcoding and native mobile apps.
Jellyfin	Fully open-source fork without premium subscriptions.
Kodi	Client-focused with extensive add-ons but no built-in server.

Reputation

Plaxt is viewed as a lightweight, no-frills alternative for basic personal media streaming needs. Users praise its simplicity and low resource usage compared to heavier competitors. Criticisms include lack of updates since around 2020 and limited community support.

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