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Kodi vs Apple TV+
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The short version
- Only Kodi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition; Apple TV+ standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier
- They diverge on capability: Kodi covers Media playback, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kodi and Apple TV+ actually diverge.
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 Kodi
- Media playback
- Library management
- Add-ons
- Customization
- Remote control
- Smart home
- Streaming services
- Add-ons
Only in Apple TV+
- Apple Originals
- 4K HDR
- Dolby Atmos
- Family sharing
- Downloads
- Apple devices
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
Both cover
- Ios support
- Smart-tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kodi
- Media centernot Apple TV+
- Home entertainmentnot Apple TV+
Apple TV+
- Original content streamingnot Kodi
- Family entertainmentnot Kodi
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kodi
- Licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
Apple TV+
- Standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Kodi
Free- FreeFree
- Open source
- All features
- Add-ons
Apple TV+
$9.99/month- Apple TV+$9.99/month
- All originals
- 4K HDR
- 6 family members
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Apple TV+ if
- You need apple originals.
- You work on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
- You also want 4k hdr.
Questions people ask
- Is Kodi or Apple TV+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kodi starts at Free and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kodi or Apple TV+?
- Kodi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kodi and $9.99/month for Apple TV+.
- Does Kodi or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
- Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
- 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 Kodi best used for?
- Kodi is most often used for media center, home entertainment. Of those, media center and home entertainment are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
- What can Kodi do that Apple TV+ cannot?
- Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Ios support, Smart-tv support.
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