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GParted vs Kodi

GParted logo

GParted

Utilities

Graphical partition editor for disks

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kodi logo

Kodi

Entertainment

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GParted partition operations risk data loss, and a backup before use is not optional advice; Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
  • They diverge on capability: GParted covers Graphical partitioning, Kodi covers Media playback.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GParted and Kodi actually diverge.

Attributes where GParted and Kodi differ
AttributeGPartedKodi
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence feefree
PlatformsLinux, Live USBWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv
CategoryUtilitiesEntertainment
FoundedUnknown2003

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 GParted

  • Graphical partitioning
  • Wide filesystem support
  • Live boot image
  • Queued operations

Only in Kodi

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

What people use each for

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

GParted

  • Resizing a system partition, booted from the live imagenot Kodi
  • Preparing disk layout before installing an operating systemnot Kodi
  • Recovering space or repairing partition tables on a failing disknot Kodi

Kodi

  • Media centernot GParted
  • Home entertainmentnot GParted

Where each one falls short

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

GParted

  • Partition operations risk data loss, and a backup before use is not optional advice
  • Cannot safely modify mounted partitions, so system drives require booting the live image
  • Large move and resize operations can take hours and must not be interrupted
  • The interface is functional rather than reassuring, which matters for an operation this consequential

Kodi

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

Pricing, plan by plan

GParted

Free
  • GPartedFree
    • Full functionality
    • No usage limits
    • Community support

Kodi

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

Which should you pick?

Choose GParted if

  • You need graphical partitioning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Live USB.
  • You also want wide filesystem support.
GParted 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 GParted or Kodi better?
Neither clearly leads. GParted 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, GParted or Kodi?
GParted starts at Free and Kodi at Free.
Does GParted or Kodi run on more platforms?
GParted runs on Linux, Live USB. Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
Can I use GParted for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GParted best used for?
GParted is most often used for resizing a system partition, booted from the live image, preparing disk layout before installing an operating system, recovering space or repairing partition tables on a failing disk. Of those, resizing a system partition, booted from the live image and preparing disk layout before installing an operating system are not what Kodi is typically brought in for.
What can GParted do that Kodi cannot?
GParted covers Graphical partitioning, Wide filesystem support, Live boot image, Queued operations. Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GParted: Is GParted free?

Yes, open source under the GPL.

GParted: Can GParted resize my system drive?

Not while it is mounted. Boot the GParted live USB image, which runs independently of the installed system.

GParted: Is it safe?

The operations are consequential and interruption during a move or resize can lose data. Back up before using it, every time.

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