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The best Linux Distro alternative to Kodi is Plasma Bigscreen, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kodi, but unfortunately only two of them are Linux Distros.

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  1. 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.

    18 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    Plasma Bigscreen screenshot 1
     
  2. OSMC icon

    OSMC

     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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Raspberry Pi
    OSMC screenshot 1
     
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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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • 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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