Software · head to head
Kodi vs Starz
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; Starz advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
- They diverge on capability: Kodi covers Media playback, Starz covers Streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kodi and Starz 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 Starz
- Streaming
- Original series
- Movies
- Exclusive content
- Downloads
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account security
Both cover
- Android support
- Ios support
- Smart-tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kodi
- Media centernot Starz
- Home entertainmentnot Starz
Starz
- Drama streamingnot Kodi
- Original series watchingnot 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
Starz
- Advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
Pricing, plan by plan
Kodi
Free- FreeFree
- Open source
- All features
- Add-ons
Starz
$6.99/month- Standard$6.99/month
- HD
- Ad-supported
- Premium$12.99/month
- 4K
- Ad-free
- Downloads
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 Starz if
- You need streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want original series.
Questions people ask
- Is Kodi or Starz better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kodi starts at Free and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kodi or Starz?
- Kodi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kodi and $6.99/month for Starz.
- Does Kodi or Starz run on more platforms?
- Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv. Starz runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- Can I use Kodi for free?
- Yes. Kodi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Starz starts at $6.99/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 Starz is typically brought in for.
- What can Kodi do that Starz cannot?
- Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Exclusive content. Both handle Android support, Ios support, Smart-tv support.
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