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Dailymotion vs Kodi

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Software

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kodi logo

Kodi

Software

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing; Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Kodi covers Media playback.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Kodi actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and Kodi differ
AttributeDailymotionKodi
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv
Founded20052003

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), 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 Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings
  • Web support

Only in Kodi

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

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

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Kodi
  • News contentnot Kodi
  • Entertainmentnot Kodi

Kodi

  • Media centernot Dailymotion
  • Home entertainmentnot Dailymotion

Where each one falls short

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

Dailymotion

  • Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing

Kodi

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

Kodi

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Dailymotion if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live streaming.
Dailymotion 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 Dailymotion or Kodi better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Kodi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Kodi?
Dailymotion starts at Free and Kodi at Free.
Does Dailymotion or Kodi run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what Kodi is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that Kodi cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.
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