How to Install Plex on a Synology NAS (Package & Docker) (2026)
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Plex or Jellyfin
Yes, I have lifetime plex. Just wondering if it’s best just to stay with Plex or give Jellyfin a try. Also, should I run them as apps in TrueNAS or standalone on a VM
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(OPINION) Now's the Perfect Time To Move Away from Plex
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