Plex has launched a five-year subscription option priced at $249.99, arriving shortly after dramatically increasing its Lifetime Pass to $749.99. The new tier provides an alternative for users who missed the previous lifetime pricing, offering a middle ground between monthly and perpetual access.

The price jump from $249.99 to $749.99 reflects Plex's shift away from lifetime plans, as the company previously considered eliminating them entirely. With the new five-year option, users pay the same upfront cost as the old lifetime deal but with an expiration date. After the five-year period, subscribers must renew at current rates without grandfathered pricing.

While the $249.99 five-year pass offers savings compared to annual or monthly plans, it falls short of true lifetime access. Users seeking long-term streaming solutions now face a choice between renewing periodically, paying the steep lifetime fee, or switching to free alternatives like Jellyfin that require more setup effort.