MKVToolnix vs Plex

MKVToolnix

Description: MKVToolnix is a free, open-source set of tools that allow you to create, edit, and inspect Matroska media container files. It includes mkvmerge for combining media files, mkvextract for extracting parts of a Matroska file, mkvinfo for viewing information about Matroska files, and other utilities.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Plex

Description: Plex is a popular media server that allows you to store, organize, and stream your personal video, music, and photo collections to all of your devices. It has an intuitive interface and works with many file types and platforms.

Type: software

Pricing: Freemium

MKVToolnix Features

• Merge multiple video, audio and subtitle tracks into a Matroska container
• Split Matroska files into their component tracks
• Extract tracks from Matroska files
• Inspect and display detailed information about Matroska files
• Modify tracks inside Matroska files without a complete remux
• Add or remove attachments from Matroska files
• Add chapters to Matroska files
• Modify the header and tags of Matroska files

Plex Features

• Media server that allows you to store, organize and stream video, music and photos
• Intuitive interface and dashboard for browsing libraries
• Client apps for many platforms including mobile, smart TVs, gaming consoles and desktop
• Remote access so you can stream from anywhere
• Automated library organization using metadata
• Support for many file and media formats
• Plug-ins and add-ons available
• Parental controls and managed user accounts
• Hardware transcoding to stream to any device

MKVToolnix

• Open Source

Plex

• Freemium