Plex is powerful but complex. If you just want to play videos from your NAS without running server software, FlixVault is the simpler alternative.
Plex requires installing and maintaining Plex Media Server on your NAS. FlixVault connects directly to your existing SMB or FTP shares — if your NAS can share files, you're ready.
No Plex Pass needed. FlixVault is a one-time purchase with no recurring fees, no account creation, and no data collection.
Plex transcodes video on your NAS, using CPU and power. FlixVault decodes everything on your iPhone using hardware acceleration for modern codecs — your NAS just serves files.
No account. No telemetry. No cloud. Your viewing habits and media library stay completely private.
No. FlixVault connects directly to your existing SMB or FTP file shares. There's no server software to install, configure, or maintain.
Yes — FlixVault plays MKV, AVI, WMV, MP4, FLV, OGM, and more. Unlike Plex, it decodes everything on your iPhone instead of transcoding on your NAS.
FlixVault is free to download and try. There are no subscriptions or recurring fees.