Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
Ableton Live
Plex Media Server
Expert Rating
★ 4.9 / 5.0
★ 4.8 / 5.0
Category
creative
productivity
Current Version
12.4.16
1.43.5.11079
License
Proprietary
Freemium
OS Support
Windows, macOS
Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Docker, NAS
Pricing Model
Freemium ($99 - $749)
Freemium (Optional Plex Pass at $4.99/mo or $119.99 lifetime)