Kodi AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming alternative to Kodi 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 15 are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to Kodi are Frames, Plasma Bigscreen, Roku and Serviio.

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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

     2673 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.

    98 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
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    Stremio vs Kodi Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    I s one the best alternative software, 1- is free, 2- give choice to watch a TV show or movie, 3- the quality of content range from media to high and 4- the speed is quite good, the only small issue with this soft, is adaptability to remote control, and l think that they can correct soon..

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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 6 comments
    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceKodi is also Free and Open Source
  2. Frames icon

    Frames

     12 likes

    Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

    53 Frames alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Frames screenshot 1
     
  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
    Plasma Bigscreen screenshot 1
     
  5. 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.

    49 Roku alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Roku screenshot 1
     
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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
  6. 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
     
  7. nextPVR icon

    nextPVR

     11 likes

    NextPVR. NextPVR is a popular free personal video recorder application for Microsoft Windows, making it easy to watch or record Live TV.

    19 nextPVR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    Home
     
  9. 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
    Archos Video Player screenshot 1
     
  10. VLC Streamer icon

    VLC Streamer

     6 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
     
  11. ElectronPlayer icon

    ElectronPlayer

     1 like

    An Electron Based Web Video Services Player. Supporting Netflix, Youtube, Twitch, Floatplane And More. This is the successor to Netflix-Desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ElectronPlayer screenshot 1
     
  12. OmniPlayer icon

    OmniPlayer

     1 like

    OmniPlayer is a comprehensive media player for almost any video and audio format on macOS. It has powerful features with modern and clean design.

    71 OmniPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    OmniPlayer screenshot 1
     
  14. 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
     
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