Kodi Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Kodi for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative 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 available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Kodi are Jellyfin, Emby, Meelo and Nuvio.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

     2717 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.

    106 Stremio alternatives

    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
    DuraluminHere
    0

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    8

    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.

    3 of 7 comments
    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
  2. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     371 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.

    82 Jellyfin alternatives

    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 DecentralizedKodi is not according to our users
  4. Emby icon

    Emby

     175 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.

    60 Emby alternatives

    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.

    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.
    • Emby is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
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    Nero MediaHome

    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. Meelo icon

    Meelo

     16 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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  8. Nuvio icon

    Nuvio

     6 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.

    8 Nuvio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    44 Extreme InfiniTV alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
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  10. Roku icon

    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.

    55 Roku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Roku vs Kodi Comments
    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.
    • Roku is Free and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
  11. Archos Video Player icon

    Archos Video Player

     5 likes

    The critically acclaimed Archos Video Player app offers an uncompromised video experience on tablets, phones and AndroidTV devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  12. VLC Streamer icon

    VLC Streamer

     6 likes

    Sit anywhere in your house and watch movies or TV shows on your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

    69 VLC Streamer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  13. Nero MediaHome icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Nero MediaHome screenshot 1
     
  15. Fermata icon

    Fermata

     1 like

    Fermata Media Player is a free, open source audio, video and TV player with a simple and intuitive interface. It is focused on playing media files organized in folders and playlists.

    79 Fermata alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
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