

What really makes Plex stand out compared to the cloud-based services isn’t the tagging or timeline features, however, but the double whammy of local storage benefits. In addition to a solid stable of basic features like like support for multiple photo libraries and playlist building for custom slideshows, there are some fantastic premium features for Plex Pass subscribers, including timeline-based photo viewing (instead of simple file browsing), as well as automatic tag generation similar to the automatic tagging found in full fledged photo storage services like Amazon Prime Photos and Google Photos. RELATED: 18 Things You May Not Have Known Google Photos Can Do

And if you’re already using Plex for your other media organization needs, it’s trivial to set up. There’s no shortage of ways to store and display your family photos these days, but there’s a certain allure to using Plex Media Server to do so.
