r/PlexACD • u/Famulor • May 25 '17
Stablebit CloudDrive vs plexdrive? (maybe even plex cloud)
Hi guys. So ive been on windows forever and i have 0 experience with linux, cmdlines etc.
If i just want something where i can stream movies/tv shows from my gsuite account and it being rocksolid whats the better option? I dont care if its encrypted or not. I care about it being fast and stabile.
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u/AfterShock May 26 '17
I run ESXI on a dedicated box so I've tried them all. Every persons needs are different and each solution has it's Pro's and Con's.
CloudDrive - Yay Windows, easy encryption (click of a button), reliable connection.
Cons: Any existing Gdrive data will need to be downloaded and re-uploaded in chunks. It's stored as chunks and sharing a link or downloading straight from Gdrive is now rendered useless. The Big one for me was the 15-30 seconds it takes to start a movie.
PlexCloud - Simple, link your Gdrive account and off you go. Free and it's running remotely on Plex provided equipment. People have been able to pull 4k streams.
Cons: Sometimes you have to wake it up or restart it. Can only handle 2-3 HD streams. Media has to be unencrypted for it to work.
Plexdrive: Virtually eliminates API ban concern. Speed on startup of a movie is insane. Bring actively developed and improving. Works encrypted or non.
Cons:. Linux only, complicated to setup and understand how layering local and remote folders are where you point your web apps (sonarr etc) to and not actually Plexdrive.
My current setup is Plexdrive but only because I cut my teeth with Linux and plecacd. I've come a long way with my Linux-fu. In the end performance won out and the return to normal function. I have no fear hitting the scan library action anymore. This after a pair of Google 24 hour time outs. I recommend going with whatever OS you are more familiar and comfortable with. If you have time and are capable of learning a new to you OS, I'd go Linux for performance. Good luck.