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Kodi vs Mozilla Hubs

Kodi logo

Kodi

Entertainment

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mozilla Hubs logo

Mozilla Hubs

AR VR

Open-source social VR platform for the web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition; Mozilla Hubs the Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.
  • They diverge on capability: Kodi covers Media playback, Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kodi and Mozilla Hubs actually diverge.

Attributes where Kodi and Mozilla Hubs differ
AttributeKodiMozilla Hubs
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tvWebvr, Web, Vr, Mobile
CategoryEntertainmentAR VR
Founded20031998

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 Kodi

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

Only in Mozilla Hubs

  • Browser-based VR
  • Room creation
  • Avatar system
  • Spatial audio
  • Spoke editor
  • Custom assets
  • Webhooks
  • Webvr support

What people use each for

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

Kodi

  • Media centernot Mozilla Hubs
  • Home entertainmentnot Mozilla Hubs

Mozilla Hubs

  • VR Gamingnot Kodi
  • AR Marketingnot Kodi
  • Virtual Trainingnot Kodi
  • 3D Visualizationnot Kodi
  • Immersive Experiencesnot 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

Mozilla Hubs

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Mozilla Hubs' homepage on 31 December 2022 priced the Early Access Hub at $20 USD/month for unlimited spaces, 25 online guest capacity, and 2GB asset storage; the product's own support URL now redirects to a page titled 'end-support-mozilla-hubs', indicating the service has since been discontinued.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kodi

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

Mozilla Hubs

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Public rooms
    • Avatar customization
    • Screen sharing

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.
Kodi review

Choose Mozilla Hubs if

  • You need browser-based vr.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
  • You also want room creation.
Mozilla Hubs review

Questions people ask

Is Kodi or Mozilla Hubs better?
Neither clearly leads. Kodi starts at Free and Mozilla Hubs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kodi or Mozilla Hubs?
Kodi starts at Free and Mozilla Hubs at Free.
Does Kodi or Mozilla Hubs run on more platforms?
Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv. Mozilla Hubs runs on Webvr, Web, Vr, Mobile.
Can I use Kodi for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Mozilla Hubs is typically brought in for.
What can Kodi do that Mozilla Hubs cannot?
Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Mozilla Hubs covers Browser-based VR, Room creation, Avatar system, Spatial audio.
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