Spotify streams from a catalog the service owns, while Plexamp plays music from a Plex library you already run. It is a Windows music player from Plex, Inc., currently at version 4.50.20 and free of charge. The file is 16.4 MB.
First steps after installing Plexamp 4.50.20
The download comes from the official host, plexamp.plex.tv, and the package ID is Plex.Plexamp. After installing, expect to connect the app to Plex, since the player is built around that ecosystem. Check the Plex site for setup steps.
What Plexamp is built for
The store description presents it as a good-looking Plex player for audiophiles, curators and hipsters. Its tags point to albums, artists, songs and playlists, so library browsing is the core job.
When Spotify, foobar2000 or TIDAL fit better
Alternatives are Spotify, foobar2000, Winamp, iTunes, TIDAL and Deezer. Anyone without a Plex setup may prefer one of the streaming services among them. The choice rests on whether you want a Plex-based player.
Plexamp pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download
- Small 16.4 MB download
- Made by Plex, Inc., the Plex publisher
- Distributed from the official host plexamp.plex.tv
Cons
- Proprietary license
- Built around Plex, so it needs a Plex setup
- Few details on features beyond a one-line description
Is Plexamp safe?
Plexamp for Windows is downloaded straight from the official server, plexamp.plex.tv, and we keep no copy of the file ourselves. The publisher is Plex, Inc., and the app is released under a proprietary license. No scan results come with it, so check the file yourself before running it.
How to install Plexamp
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Plexamp from the Start menu.
