The Best Kodi AlternativesTop Media Players & Media Centers like Kodi

Kodi is described as 'Open-source media player supporting Linux to iOS, highly customizable with plug-ins, supports 4K and diverse formats, privacy-centric and ad-free' and is a leading Media Player in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kodi for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Kodi alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kodi are Jellyfin, Emby, Infuse and Nuvio.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

     2722 likes

    Versatile media center enabling seamless streaming of films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. Cast effortlessly to TV with DLNA, Chromecast integration. Explore via add-ons like Netflix, Amazon, torrent-streaming.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Android TV
    • Flatpak
    • AltStore
    • Online
    • Tizen OS
    • Meta Quest
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    Stremio vs Kodi Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    I s one the best alternative software, 1- is free, 2- give choice to watch a TV show or movie, 3- the quality of content range from media to high and 4- the speed is quite good, the only small issue with this soft, is adaptability to remote control, and l think that they can correct soon..

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    8

    Kodi can access local (NAS in the same network) files. Stremio can not and therefore is no alternative.

    DuraluminHere
    Positive
    0

    Kodi is more extensible, but Stremio is much easier to get set up. Way better mobile experience as well.

    3 of 7 comments
    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
    • Stremio is a Video Streaming Kodi is a Media Player
  2. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     377 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Cloudron
    • Kodi
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
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    Jellyfin vs Kodi Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    ph soft
    1

    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
    Jan Klass
    1

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

    User1639378
    Negative
    0

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

    3 of 5 comments
    • Jellyfin is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
    • Jellyfin is a Media Server Kodi is a Media Player
    • Jellyfin is DecentralizedKodi is not according to our users
  4. Emby icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Cloudron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Emby vs Kodi Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    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.

    David Saylor
    Positive
    0

    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).

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Kodi has addons and many extra features

    • Emby is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
    • Emby is a Media Center Kodi is a Media Player
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    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 o...

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  6. Infuse icon

    Infuse

     54 likes

    Ignite your video content with Infuse – the beautiful way to watch almost any video format on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. No need to convert files! Infuse is optimized for iOS 12, with powerful streaming options, trakt sync, and unmatched AirPlay & subtitle support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • visionOS
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    Infuse vs Kodi Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It’s not as customisable, so there’s no way to give it your own twist.

    • Infuse is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
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    Nuvio

     9 likes

    Nuvio Media Hub is a cross-platform app for managing and discovering media, with a playback-focused interface that can integrate with the Stremio addon ecosystem through user-installed extensions.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Tizen OS
    • Android TV
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  9. Meelo icon

    Meelo

     17 likes

    A versatile self-hosted music server offering music video access, B-Side and rare track identification, extensive format support via transcoding, and detailed metadata parsing. Additional features include automatic 'featuring' detection, song version browsing, and genre retrieval through platforms like MusicBrainz.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Frames icon

    Frames

     15 likes

    Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. MediaPortal icon

    MediaPortal

     53 likes

    MediaPortal transforms your PC into a complete media solution. It runs on basic hardware, connects directly to your TV and displays your TV Series, Movies, Photos and Music in a much more dynamic way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MediaPortal vs Kodi Comments
    rsbrux
    Positive
    0

    MediaPortal is a fully featured system which can install everything you need in one pass. Despite the URL "kodi.tv", Kodi does not include a TV backend and depends on the installation of a TV service like DVBviewer or MediaPortal to provide TV features, like watching or recording TV.

    • MediaPortal is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
    • MediaPortal is a Media Center Kodi is a Media Player
  12. Plasma Bigscreen icon

    Plasma Bigscreen

     21 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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  13. Android TV icon

    Android TV

     17 likes

    Android TV is Google’s operating system for smart TVs and streaming devices. Android TV makes it easier for people to watch, play and do everything they love on their TV.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
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  14. IPTVnator icon

    IPTVnator

     13 likes

    IPTVnator is a cross-platform video player application (PWA and native) that provides support for the playback of IPTV playlists (m3u, m3u8).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  15. Extreme InfiniTV icon

    Extreme InfiniTV

     6 likes

    Cross-platform IPTV player for Xtream Codes and M3U/M3U8 playlists. TV remote support, EPG, and offline downloads. Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and web - on Microsoft Store and Google Play.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
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