phlex-server
The premium Open Source alternative to Plex
🎯 Best for:HomeLab users wanting a lightweight, PHP-based media server.
What is phlex-server?
A self-hosted alternative to Plex and Jellyfin written in PHP 8 and Workerman. It supports HLS and DASH streaming, hardware-accelerated transcoding, live TV integration, and synchronized playback.
Tech Stack
PHPHomeLab & NAS
Why phlex-server?
- • Lightweight PHP 8 footprint
- • Free hardware transcoding
- • SyncPlay support for co-watching
Limitations
- • Smaller client app ecosystem
- • Requires manual FFmpeg configuration
- • No native smart TV apps yet
5/20/2026
Last Update
0
Forks
0
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Plex)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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