You run Plex or Jellyfin. You need storage that your media server can access. Seedr provides the cloud backend — terabytes of storage that mounts as a network drive. Your media server handles the interface; Seedr handles the files.
How It Works
Add content to Seedr — Paste links, use automation tools, or upload directly
Mount via WebDAV — Your Seedr storage appears as a network drive
Point your media server at it — Plex/Jellyfin scans and indexes your library
Stream to any device — Your media server serves content to all your clients
Seedr becomes invisible infrastructure. Your family sees Plex with movie posters and TV show seasons. Behind the scenes, files live in Seedr's cloud.
Why Cloud Storage for Media Servers?
No Hardware to Buy or Maintain
Traditional setup: NAS device ($300-800), hard drives ($50-150 each), RAID configuration, replacement drives when they fail. With Seedr: subscribe, mount, done. No upfront cost, no hardware failures, no drive replacements.
No Electricity Bills
A NAS running 24/7 adds $5-15/month to your electricity bill. Drives spinning, fans running, UPS battery backup. Seedr runs on our infrastructure — your electricity cost is zero.
Access From Anywhere
Local NAS requires VPN or router configuration for remote access. Seedr is already in the cloud — access your media server from anywhere without network configuration.
Faster Downloads
Seedr downloads on 10Gbit servers. A file that takes an hour on your home connection finishes in seconds on ours. Content is ready to watch almost immediately.
Supported Media Servers
Plex
Mount Seedr via WebDAV or FTP. Add as a library source in Plex. Plex scans your content, fetches metadata from online databases, organizes into movies/shows/music, and serves to any Plex client.
Jellyfin
Open-source alternative to Plex. Same WebDAV connection method. Self-hosted, no subscription fees, full control over your server.
Emby
Similar to Plex and Jellyfin. WebDAV mounting works the same way.
Seedr + Plex vs Traditional NAS
Factor | Traditional NAS | Seedr + Plex |
|---|---|---|
Upfront cost | $500-1500 (device + drives) | $0 |
Monthly cost | $5-15 electricity | $19.95/mo (Master plan) |
Storage | Fixed by drive size | 1TB-10TB, upgrade anytime |
Download speed | Your home internet | 10Gbit (near-instant) |
Remote access | VPN or router configuration | Built-in, works anywhere |
Hardware failures | Your problem | Our problem |
Drive replacement | $100+ per drive | N/A |
Setup time | Hours to days | Minutes |
After 2-3 years, TCO (total cost of ownership) is comparable. But with Seedr, you skip the upfront investment, avoid hardware hassles, and get faster downloads from day one.
Automation Pipeline
The real power comes from automation. Connect Seedr to your media automation tools:
Automation tool monitors for content you want
When found, sends download to Seedr via API
Seedr downloads at gigabit speed
Plex/Jellyfin scans the new file via WebDAV
Content appears in your library, ready to watch
You add a movie to your wanted list. Everything else happens automatically. No manual downloading, no file management, no waiting.
Plans for Media Servers
Plan | Storage | Tasks | WebDAV | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pro | 200GB | 8 | No (FTP only) | $12.95/mo |
Master | 1TB | 25 | Yes | $19.95/mo |
Gold One | 2TB | 35 | Yes | $32.95/mo |
Gold Two | 3TB | 50 | Yes | $44.95/mo |
Gold Four | 10TB | 100 | Yes | $119.95/mo |
Master ($19.95/mo) is the entry point for media server use — 1TB handles most libraries, WebDAV is included, 25 concurrent tasks clears queues quickly.
Gold tiers for larger libraries or heavier automation. Gold Four at 10TB with 100 tasks is effectively a full cloud media server.
What You Still Need
Seedr provides storage and downloading. You still need:
A Plex/Jellyfin server — Can be your PC, a NAS (used as server only, not storage), a mini PC, or a cloud VPS
A way to mount WebDAV — Built into Windows, Mac, and Linux. NAS devices also support it.
Client devices — Smart TV, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, phones, etc. (you probably already have these)
The Plex/Jellyfin server can be low-powered since it's not storing files locally — it just needs to run the server software and mount the network drive.
Common Questions
Is there latency when streaming from cloud storage?
Minimal. WebDAV performs well for media streaming. Plex/Jellyfin buffer ahead, so you won't notice the network latency. Direct play works smoothly; transcoding adds the same delay it would with local storage.
Can multiple people stream at once?
Yes. Your Plex/Jellyfin server handles multiple streams as usual. Seedr serves the files; your server distributes to clients.
What about transcoding?
Transcoding happens on your Plex/Jellyfin server, not on Seedr. If your server has a good CPU or hardware transcoding, it works the same as with local files.
Can I use Seedr without Plex/Jellyfin?
Yes. Seedr has its own streaming player. But media server software adds metadata, organization, multi-user support, and apps for every platform.
What if my internet goes down?
No access to cloud storage. Same limitation as any cloud service. For critical viewing, cache content locally or keep a small local library.
Is 1TB enough?
Depends on your habits. If you watch and delete, 1TB cycles through a lot of content. If you hoard everything permanently, consider Gold tiers. You can upgrade anytime.