Kodi Alternatives Filtered by 'Media Streaming'

The best alternative to Kodi is Jellyfin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Kodi and 13 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Kodi are Emby, Plasma Bigscreen, Roku and Serviio.

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  1. Jellyfin icon

    Jellyfin

     339 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.

    53 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
  2. Emby icon

    Emby

     171 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

    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
  4. 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
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    Nero MediaHome icon
    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. 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.

    48 Roku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • 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
  7. Serviio icon

    Serviio

     54 likes

    Serviio is a free media server. It allows you to stream your media files (music, video or images) to any DLNA-certified renderer device (e.g. a TV set, Bluray player, games console) on your home network.

    50 Serviio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Serviio screenshot 1
     
  8. OpenPHT icon

    OpenPHT

     10 likes

    OpenPHT is a community driven fork of Plex Home Theater.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Aeon Nox skin
     
  10. Oblecto icon

    Oblecto

     4 likes

    Oblecto is a media server, similar to Plex, Emby, Netflix and others. It runs in the background on a home server to index your media such as movies and TV shows to make them searchable and streamable through a REST based interface.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Oblecto vs Kodi Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's allows multiple users to watch simultaneously. It also tracks movie progress in real time, which is missing in kodi

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Oblecto is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
  11. 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
     
  12. 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
     
  13. 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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  15. nessViewer icon

    nessViewer

     12 likes

    nessViewer is the all-round media application to edit, browse, collect and arrange, present, transfer and stream media. It combines media player, media center, media server, media editor and preview tool.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Media shows: manage storable playlists with local and internet media
     
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