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Kodi vs Pocketcasts

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Kodi

Software

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pocketcasts

Software

The powerful podcast player for serious listeners

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; Pocketcasts two paid tiers above the free app: Plus and Patron, but no figures are shown in the fetchable page content
  • They diverge on capability: Kodi covers Media playback, Pocketcasts covers Podcast discovery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kodi and Pocketcasts actually diverge.

Attributes where Kodi and Pocketcasts differ
AttributeKodiPocketcasts
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tvIos, Android, Web, Windows, Macos
Founded20032010

Identical on both: starting price (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 Kodi

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

Only in Pocketcasts

  • Podcast discovery
  • Variable speed playback
  • Silence trimming
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom filters
  • Apple Watch
  • Wear OS
  • Sonos

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Android support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Kodi

  • Media centernot Pocketcasts
  • Home entertainmentnot Pocketcasts

Pocketcasts

  • Podcast listeningnot Kodi
  • Audio content consumptionnot Kodi
  • Learning on the gonot 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

Pocketcasts

  • Two paid tiers above the free app: Plus and Patron, but no figures are shown in the fetchable page content

Pricing, plan by plan

Kodi

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

Pocketcasts

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Cross-device sync
    • Playback effects
  • Plus$39.99/year
    • Desktop apps
    • Cloud storage 10GB
    • Extra themes

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 Pocketcasts if

  • You need podcast discovery.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want variable speed playback.
Pocketcasts review

Questions people ask

Is Kodi or Pocketcasts better?
Neither clearly leads. Kodi starts at Free and Pocketcasts at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kodi or Pocketcasts?
Kodi starts at Free and Pocketcasts at Free.
Does Kodi or Pocketcasts run on more platforms?
Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv. Pocketcasts runs on Ios, Android, Web, Windows, Macos.
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 Pocketcasts is typically brought in for.
What can Kodi do that Pocketcasts cannot?
Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Pocketcasts covers Podcast discovery, Variable speed playback, Silence trimming, Cross-device sync. Both handle Windows support, Android support, Ios support.
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