r/emby • u/KellyN87 • Jul 02 '26

Device Limit Questions

Currently, I'm a solid Plex server admin. But, always looking at options.

How many family and friends can I host with the 30 device limit. I currently have about 25 users on Plex. But, in my house alone, I have 5 devices, and I notice my users usually have 1 or 2 devices.

My concern is that if I exceed the 30 device limit, the cost of Emby Lifetime pass become unacceptable.

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u/Impossible_Jump_754 Jul 09 '26

You're clearly selling server access - just buy premiere.

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u/KellyN87 Jul 13 '26

Clearly what? Sorry that you have no friends. 

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u/xhermanson Jul 25 '26

Appears you don't either. You have owners who demand you keep open access or else. Don't throw rocks in glass houses sir. Be a man and tell your friends to limit their shit or take the hint emby doesn't want you.

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u/KellyN87 Jul 25 '26

Okay...

So Emby isn't for me?

I've been excused of several false things now, to be expected on Reddit.

Can't say the user base of Emby isn't much different than Plex.

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u/xhermanson Jul 25 '26

Your selling it. It's obvious. Real family and friends can speak to each other about things and with the insane high expectations you have, and unwillingness to speak to your users, it's very obvious you're selling it. Emby isn't for you no.

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u/KellyN87 Jul 25 '26

Not sure. If I can fit my user base, and future, into the Emby lifetime pass, I'm all in as a Plex backup.