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Apple TV+ vs Kodi

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Software

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kodi logo

Kodi

Software

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Kodi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple TV+ standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier; Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Kodi covers Media playback.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple TV+ and Kodi actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Kodi differ
AttributeApple TV+Kodi
Starting price$9.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv
Founded20192003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apple TV+

  • Apple Originals
  • 4K HDR
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Family sharing
  • Downloads
  • Apple devices
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles

Only in Kodi

  • Media playback
  • Library management
  • Add-ons
  • Customization
  • Remote control
  • Smart home
  • Streaming services
  • Add-ons

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Kodi
  • Family entertainmentnot Kodi

Kodi

  • Media centernot Apple TV+
  • Home entertainmentnot Apple TV+

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apple TV+

  • Standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier

Kodi

  • Licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

$9.99/month
  • Apple TV+$9.99/month
    • All originals
    • 4K HDR
    • 6 family members

Kodi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Open source
    • All features
    • Add-ons

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple TV+ if

  • You need apple originals.
  • You work on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
  • You also want 4k hdr.
Apple TV+ review

Choose Kodi if

  • You need media playback.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
  • You also want library management.
Kodi review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Kodi better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Kodi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Kodi?
Kodi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Apple TV+ and Free for Kodi.
Does Apple TV+ or Kodi run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
Can I use Kodi for free?
Yes. Kodi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month.
What is Apple TV+ best used for?
Apple TV+ is most often used for original content streaming, family entertainment. Of those, original content streaming and family entertainment are not what Kodi is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Kodi cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Both handle Ios support, Smart-tv support.
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