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Kodi vs Rock RMS

Kodi logo

Kodi

Entertainment

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rock RMS logo

Rock RMS

Religion

Comprehensive relationship and resource management system for churches

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Rock RMS non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • They diverge on capability: Kodi covers Media playback, Rock RMS covers Member Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kodi and Rock RMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Kodi and Rock RMS differ
AttributeKodiRock RMS
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tvWeb, Mobile apps, TV apps
CategoryEntertainmentReligion
Founded20032008

Identical on both: 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 Rock RMS

  • Member Management
  • Giving & Finances
  • Group Management
  • Event Planning
  • Payment Processing
  • Email Marketing
  • Accounting Software
  • Custom APIs

What people use each for

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

Kodi

  • Media centernot Rock RMS
  • Home entertainmentnot Rock RMS

Rock RMS

  • Churches managing 10M+ people records with integrated giving and event systemsnot Kodi
  • Organisations needing offline-first workflows with eventual replicationnot Kodi
  • Tech-enabled churches seeking customisable digital engagement and mobile appsnot 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

Rock RMS

  • Non-traditional pricing model based on donations rather than standard software licenses
  • Pricing based on self-reported average weekend attendance with honor system
  • Grant applications required for churches unable to afford donations
  • Cloud hosting fees may apply separately to donation amount

Pricing, plan by plan

Kodi

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

Rock RMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Rock RMS review.

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 Rock RMS if

  • You need member management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
  • You also want giving & finances.
Rock RMS review

Questions people ask

Is Kodi or Rock RMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Kodi starts at Free and Rock RMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kodi or Rock RMS?
Kodi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kodi and On request for Rock RMS.
Does Kodi or Rock RMS run on more platforms?
Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv. Rock RMS runs on Web, Mobile apps, TV apps.
Can I use Kodi for free?
Yes. Kodi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rock RMS starts at On request.
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 Rock RMS is typically brought in for.
What can Kodi do that Rock RMS cannot?
Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Rock RMS covers Member Management, Giving & Finances, Group Management, Event Planning.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Rock RMS: How much does Rock RMS cost?

Rock operates on a donation model of $4.45 per average weekend attendee per year. Example: 100-person congregation = $445 annual commitment. No contracts, license fees, or hidden costs.

Source
Rock RMS: What if a church cannot afford the donation?

Grant applications are available for churches unable to donate. Rock also offers alternative donation models for non-church nonprofits.

Source
Rock RMS: Does Rock charge for cloud hosting?

Cloud-hosted churches combine the donation with hosting fees into a single monthly payment. Rock Cloud and Cloud 9 partner-hosted options are available with integrated billing.

Source
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