Kodi Alternatives for Apple TV

Kodi is not available for Apple TV but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Apple TV alternative is Emby, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kodi and nine of them are available for Apple TV so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Apple TV alternatives to Kodi are Infuse, tvOS, OSMC and Squire.

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Kodi alternatives are mainly Media Centers but may also be Media Players or Media Servers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Kodi.
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Kodi alternatives page was last updated Jan 21, 2025
  1. Emby icon
     168 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.

    49 Emby alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top Emby Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Media Server
    3.  Browser Gallery
    4.  Private gallery
    5.  Optimized for Mobile
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Kids Mode
    9.  Remote Media Access
    10.  Local server
    11.  Media Transcoding
    12.  Asset Pipeline
    Emby iconKodi Icon

    Emby VS Kodi

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    Comments about Emby as an Alternative to Kodi
     
    Guest

    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 commentAug 17, 2015
    7
    David Saylor

    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).

    Positive commentMay 4, 2022
    0
    Guest

    Kodi has addons and many extra features

    Negative commentNov 3, 2016
    1
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    • Most users think Emby is a great Kodi alternative.

    • Emby is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
  2. Infuse icon
     48 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.

    70 Infuse alternatives
    Infuse screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    Infuse Features

    1.  Vast format support
    2.  Search metadata
    3.  Support for DLNA
    4.  HDR Support
    5.  TV Shows meta data support
    Infuse iconKodi Icon

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  3. tvOS icon
     1 like

    Find out how your apps can take advantage of the latest features in tvOS to create immersive experiences for Apple TV.

    14 tvOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    tvOS iconKodi Icon

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  4. OSMC icon
     82 likes

    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
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Designed for TVs
    2.  Momentjs integration
    3.  Auto-identifies vids
    4.  Based on Debian
    5.  Stream video to Apple TV
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    Comments about OSMC as an Alternative to Kodi
     
    Lura

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

    Negative commentNov 23, 2017
    28
    Jim Miles

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

    Negative commentOct 15, 2021
    -2
    Guest

    It is an OS, not an Apple TV app

    Negative commentSep 9, 2020
    -2
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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
  5. Squire icon
     21 likes

    Squire is a media center to stream movies and shows from torrents or local files. It’s an always-running menu bar app. The brain where all the local video files or installed streams are processed and sent to the clients.

    58 Squire alternatives
    Squire screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    Squire Features

    1.  Stream video to Apple TV
    Squire iconKodi Icon

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  6. PseudoTV icon
     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.

    51 PseudoTV alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV

    PseudoTV Features

    1.  Chromecast Support
    2.  Watch Live TV
    3.  Media Streaming
    PseudoTV iconKodi Icon

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  7. nessMediaCenter icon
     20 likes

    Use your Mac as optimal media center!

    nessMediaCenter is the suitable replacement for Apple's Front Row: easy to use with a clean look and feel, direct access to movie / picture folder and volumes, support of Aperture, iPhoto and iTunes media including DRM, and comfortable.

    17 nessMediaCenter alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple TV

    nessMediaCenter Features

    1.  Dailymotion
    2.  TV Streaming
    3. iTunes icon  iTunes integration
    4.  Music collection
    5.  Live Broadcasting
    6.  Media library
    nessMediaCenter iconKodi Icon

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  8. VidHub - Video Library & Player icon
     1 like

    Video Player to play video files from all kinds of source, local file, smb file on nas, webdav service, cloud driver etc.

    50 VidHub - Video Library & Player alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multi-streaming
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  No registration required
    7.  AirPlay Support
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Watch Live TV
    10.  Works Offline
    VidHub - Video Library & Player iconKodi Icon

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