Kodi Alternatives Filtered by 'Media Streaming'

Alternatives list

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   Jellyfin

    382 likes

   A free, open-source media system alternative to proprietary options like Emby and Plex, with Chromecast support, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, focusing on privacy without premium features, managing media from dedicated servers to multiple devices via various apps.

   84 Jellyfin alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Media Server
   • Media Center

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Flathub
   • Tizen OS
   • F-Droid
   • Android TV
   • Cloudron
   • Kodi
   • Docker
   • Fire TV
   • Roku

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Jellyfin vs Kodi Comments

   Top Positive Comment by ph soft · Oct 21, 2022

   Jellyfin is a (great) server but it does not seem to have a player that you can control with a remote. Kodi is a (good) player but the server is not good (CPU usage, etc). Kodicon plugin allows using both.

   Top Negative Comment by Jan Klass · Aug 20, 2023

   Jellyfin transcodes video to offer it to a webbrowser interface. Kodi allows you to play videos natively.

   Negative comment by User1639378 · May 20, 2024

   Jellyfin is an media server while Kodi is a media player, so it is not reall an alternative.

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   • Jellyfin is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
   • Jellyfin is a Media Server Kodi is a Media Center
   • Jellyfin is DecentralizedKodi is not according to our users
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   Plex

    898 likes

   A multimedia tool for streaming movies, TV shows, sports, and music while facilitating personal media organization with versatile libraries and metadata retrieval.

   104 Plex alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Media Server
   • Media Center

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • Windows Phone
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Snapcraft
   • Android Auto
   • Apple TV
   • Flathub
   • Daydream
   • Kindle Fire
   • Android TV
   • Amazon Alexa
   • Kodi
   • Google TV
   • Playstation
   • Docker
   • Fire TV
   • Roku
   • Chromecast
   • Xbox
   • Docker Hub

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Plex vs Kodi Comments

   Top Positive Comment by Guest · Dec 18, 2017

   I have been using plex for over a year now. It's over all the best media server/client available on the market. I have no doubt. I will be using plex the next coming years.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Aug 25, 2017

   As already mentioned, a streaming platform isn't an alternative to a media player.

   Positive comment by Guest · Feb 26, 2021

   Even though Plex is a media server, it can still be used for the same things but not all things Kodi can do are on Plex.

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   • Plex is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
   • Plex is a Media Server Kodi is a Media Center
   • Plex is LightweightKodi is not according to our users
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   Emby

    176 likes

   Emby, formerly Media Browser, is a media aggregator plugin for Media Center that takes your recorded, digital, or ripped media and presents it in a simple, easy to use interface. Emby prides itself on delivering a fast, intuitive, media rich experience for the whole family.

   61 Emby alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Media Center
   • Media Player

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • BSD
   • Windows Phone
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Apple TV
   • Kindle Fire
   • Cloudron
   • Playstation
   • Xbox

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Emby vs Kodi Comments

   Positive comment by Guest · Aug 17, 2015

   Like Plex, Emby is a server/player hybrid. Allowing you to manage users with unique watch histories and transcoding for any device. The player is robust, covering Windows, iOS, Android, Windows Phone amongst others, along with the most robust web player on the market.

   Positive comment by David Saylor · May 4, 2022

   Emby has a way nicer UI than KODI and it's way easier to setup (atleast on Linux Ubuntu 20 anyway. You can browse through your media by alphabet (the one feature that KODI and Netflix both lack).

   Negative comment by Guest · Nov 3, 2016

   Kodi has addons and many extra features

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   • Emby is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
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   Plasma Bigscreen

    22 likes

   Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.

   19 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Streaming
   • Media Center

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • KDE

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Roku

    19 likes

   Roku provides the simplest way to stream entertainment to your TV. On your terms. With thousands of available channels to choose from.

   56 Roku alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Streaming
   • Movie Streaming

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Roku vs Kodi Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Oct 30, 2023

   Roku is a mobile app and cannot be installed on your own hardware (Raspberry Pi).

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   • Roku is Free and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
   • Roku is a Video Streaming Kodi is a Media Center
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   Serviio

    53 likes

   Serviio is a free media server. It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to any DLNA-certified renderer device (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console) on your home network.

   56 Serviio alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Media Server
   • Video Streaming

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

   

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    OpenPHT

     10 likes

    OpenPHT is a community driven fork of Plex Home Theater.

    15 OpenPHT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Media Center
    • Media Player

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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    Oblecto

     4 likes

    Oblecto is a media server, similar to Plex, Emby, Netflix and others. It runs in the background on a home server to index your media such as movies and TV shows to make them searchable and streamable through a REST based interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Media Center
    • Media Player

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    

    

    

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    Oblecto vs Kodi Comments

    Positive comment by Guest · Dec 22, 2019

    It's allows multiple users to watch simultaneously. It also tracks movie progress in real time, which is missing in kodi

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    • Oblecto is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
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    Nero MediaHome

     6 likes

    Comprehensive media manager for archiving, organizing, and playing files. It supports wireless transfer from devices, CD ripping with album art, and offers editing tools. Users can create slideshows, playlists, and burn them to optical discs, enhancing the experience with music and templates.

    41 Nero MediaHome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Disc Burner
    • DVD Copying

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Losange

     4 likes

    Losange is a simplified fork of Stremio that requires no account to use, though accounts are optional. It retains full compatibility with Stremio plugins.

    49 Losange alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Streaming
    • Movie Streaming

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak

    • France
    • EU

    

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    PseudoTV

     4 likes

    PseudoTV Live is channel-surfing for your media center. Never again will you have to actually pick what you want to watch. Use an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to view what's on or select a show to watch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Media Center
    • Media Player

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV

    

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    Mediora

     1 like

    Transform your Apple TV into a powerful media hub with Mediora. Seamlessly browse your Jellyfin media library, discover new content, and manage your entertainment collection—all from the comfort of your couch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Media Center

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Apple TV

    • United States

    

    

    

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