Kodi AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Media Centers

The best Media Center alternative to Kodi is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kodi and many of them are Media Centers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Media Center alternatives to Kodi are Jellyfin, Emby, Infuse and MediaPortal.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

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    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.

    95 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
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    Comments about Stremio as an Alternative to Kodi
    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..

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    7

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    User1639378
    Negative
    0

    Not really an alternative Stream.io is an online service while kodi is an offline solution.

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    • Most users think Stremio is a great Kodi alternative.

    • Stremio is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Kodi.

    • Stremio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Kodi.

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
  2. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     326 likes
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    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.

    50 Jellyfin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Jellyfin as an Alternative to Kodi
    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.

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    • Most users think Jellyfin is a great Kodi alternative.

    • Jellyfin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Kodi.

    • Jellyfin is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
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    Emby

     170 likes
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    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.

    48 Emby alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • 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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    Comments about Emby as an Alternative to Kodi
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Emby is a great Kodi alternative.

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

     49 likes
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    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.

    63 Infuse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • visionOS
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    Comments about Infuse as an Alternative to Kodi
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Infuse is a great Kodi alternative.

    • Infuse is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
  6. MediaPortal icon

    MediaPortal

     52 likes
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    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.

    27 MediaPortal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about MediaPortal as an Alternative to Kodi
    rsbrux
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    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.

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    • Most users think MediaPortal is a great Kodi alternative.

    • MediaPortal is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
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    Plasma Bigscreen

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    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.

    17 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
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    Android TV

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    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.

    50 Android TV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
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  10. Roku icon

    Roku

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

    48 Roku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Roku as an Alternative to Kodi
    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Roku is Free and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
  11. JRiver Media Center icon

    JRiver Media Center

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    JRiver Media Center is a multimedia application that allows the user to play and organize various types of media on a computer.

    53 JRiver Media Center alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • JRiver Media Center is the most popular commercial alternative to Kodi.

    • JRiver Media Center is Paid and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
  12. PS3 Media Server icon

    PS3 Media Server

     70 likes
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    PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant Upnp Media Server for the PS3, written in Java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about PS3 Media Server as an Alternative to Kodi
    nandhp
    Negative
    1

    Kodi is primarily a front-end ("10-foot interface"), PS3 Media Server is primarily a back-end.

    Kodi Icon
    PS3 Media Server icon

    • Most users think PS3 Media Server is a great Kodi alternative.

    • PS3 Media Server is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
  13. OSMC icon

    OSMC

     82 likes
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    OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open source media player based on Linux and founded in 2014 that lets you play back media from your local network, attached storage and the Internet. OSMC is the leading media center in terms of feature set and community and is based...

    44 OSMC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
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    Comments about OSMC as an Alternative to Kodi
    Lura
    Negative
    28

    OSMC is an operating system using KODI, it's not an alternative.

    Jim Miles
    Negative
    -2

    Only works on a streaming device like Raspberry Pi or Apple TV. Won't run on Win 10.

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    It is an OS, not an Apple TV app

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OSMC is a great Kodi alternative.

    • OSMC is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
    • OSMC is LightweightKodi is not according to our users
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