Media & Entertainment · head to head
Dailymotion vs Plex
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing; Plex plex restricts free remote streaming on certain platforms including Roku, with expansion to Android TV and Apple TV planned
- They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Plex covers Financial management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Plex actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dailymotion | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv | Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | 2005 | 2009 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Dailymotion
- Video hosting
- Live streaming
- Video monetization
- Social media
- Websites
- Content moderation
- Privacy settings
- Ios support
Only in Plex
- Financial management
- Manufacturing execution
- Supply chain
- Quality management
- Analytics
- IoT platforms
- REST APIs
- Webhooks
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dailymotion
- Video sharingnot Plex
- News contentnot Plex
- Entertainmentnot Plex
Plex
- Industry 4.0not Dailymotion
- Real-time monitoringnot Dailymotion
- IoT integrationnot Dailymotion
- Smart manufacturingnot Dailymotion
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dailymotion
- Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
Plex
- Plex restricts free remote streaming on certain platforms including Roku, with expansion to Android TV and Apple TV planned
- Remote streaming quality degrades significantly if Plex cannot establish direct connection and falls back to relay mode
- Upcoming sunsetting of plugins, Cloud Sync, and Watch Later features
Pricing, plan by plan
Dailymotion
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited watching
- Video uploads
- Ad-supported
Plex
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Plex review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dailymotion if
- You need video hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want live streaming.
Choose Plex if
- You need financial management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
- You also want manufacturing execution.
Questions people ask
- Is Dailymotion or Plex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Plex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Plex?
- Dailymotion starts at Free and Plex at Free.
- Does Dailymotion or Plex run on more platforms?
- Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Plex runs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can I use Dailymotion for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Dailymotion best used for?
- Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what Plex is typically brought in for.
- What can Dailymotion do that Plex cannot?
- Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Plex covers Financial management, Manufacturing execution, Supply chain, Quality management. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Plex: Is Plex Media Server free?
Yes. Plex Media Server and the ad-supported streaming catalog are free. Plex Pass is an optional subscription at 6.99 USD per month or 69.99 USD per year that adds features like hardware transcoding and offline sync.
SourcePlex: Can I access Plex content offline?
Yes, but downloads have limitations. Downloaded content may have an expiration period and is specific to the device where downloaded. Downloads are not available on shared libraries in some cases.
SourcePlex: What devices does Plex support?
Plex apps are available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Google TV, Xbox, PlayStation, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, iOS, Android, and web browsers. Server software runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, NAS devices, and Docker.
SourcePlex: What is included in the free Plex catalog?
Plex's free ad-supported streaming catalog includes 14,000+ movies and shows from Lionsgate, MGM, Warner Bros, and Crackle Originals.
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