Kodi Alternatives for Apple TV

There are many alternatives to Kodi for Apple TV if you are looking for a replacement. The best Apple TV alternative is Plex, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kodi and 13 are available for Apple TV so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Apple TV alternatives to Kodi are Emby, Infuse, tvOS and Squire.

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Kodi alternatives are mainly Media Centers, but if you're looking for Media Players or Media Servers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, Android, iPhone, Windows, Media Streaming, Support for IPTV and Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Kodi.
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  1. Plex icon

    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 types

    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
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    Plex vs Kodi Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    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
    Guest
    31

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

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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.

    3 of 16 comments
    • Plex is Freemium and ProprietaryKodi is Free and Open Source
    • Plex is a Media Server Kodi is a Media Player
    • Plex is LightweightKodi is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    61 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.

    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
  4. 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.

    134 Infuse alternatives

    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
  5. tvOS icon

    tvOS

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
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  7. Squire icon

    Squire

     20 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    Squire screenshot 1
     
  8. OSMC icon

    OSMC

     81 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...

    47 OSMC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
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    OSMC vs Kodi Comments
    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

    • OSMC is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
    • OSMC is a Media Center Kodi is a Media Player
    • OSMC is LightweightKodi is not according to our users
  9. nessMediaCenter icon

    nessMediaCenter

     21 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Apple TV
    Start screen of nessMediaCenter on iMac
     
  10. PseudoTV icon

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Kodi
    • Fire TV
     
  12. Mediora icon

    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

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
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  13. simpleVID icon

    simpleVID

     1 like

    simpleVID allows watching videos from various online sources on your Apple TV. Add a link to a channel and watch what you like. Create channels for your websites and provide a simple and clean way to watch videos on Apple TV.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
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  14. PMVW icon

    PMVW

     Like

    PMVW (Poor Man's Video Wall) turns a single Apple TV into a 4-tile video wall. Each tile can be a different source, so you can watch four things at once on one screen.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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