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Kodi vs Toon Boom Harmony

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Kodi

Entertainment

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Toon Boom Harmony logo

Toon Boom Harmony

Video Production

Creating worlds of Animation

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; Toon Boom Harmony licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kodi and Toon Boom Harmony actually diverge.

Attributes where Kodi and Toon Boom Harmony differ
AttributeKodiToon Boom Harmony
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tvWeb
CategoryEntertainmentVideo Production
Founded2003Unknown

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 Toon Boom Harmony

Nothing recorded that Kodi does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Kodi

  • Media centernot Toon Boom Harmony
  • Home entertainmentnot Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Traditional frame by frame animation productionnot Kodi
  • Cut-out character animation with rigsnot Kodi
  • Studio animation pipelines on the Premium editionnot 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

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page
  • Access beyond the 14 day free trial requires purchasing a subscription through the shop

Pricing, plan by plan

Kodi

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

Toon Boom Harmony

On request
  • Harmony Essentials$null/month
    • Fundamental drawing, painting, and animation tools
    • Designed for enthusiasts
  • Harmony Advanced$null/month
    • Full traditional, paperless style animation
    • Simple cut-out style animation
    • Designed for students and professional animators and studios
  • Harmony Premium$null/month
    • Sophisticated cut-out rigs
    • Natural and realistic character movement
    • Unlimited special effects for any style of animation

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 Toon Boom Harmony if

Nothing in the data separates Toon Boom Harmony from Kodi on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Toon Boom Harmony review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Toon Boom Harmony: What tiers are available for Toon Boom Harmony?

Toon Boom Harmony is available in three subscription editions: Essentials (with fundamental drawing and painting tools for enthusiasts), Advanced (with full traditional and simple cut-out animation for students and professionals), and Premium (with sophisticated cut-out rigs and unlimited special effects, recommended for studios and educational institutions).

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Toon Boom Harmony: What does the Harmony Premium tier add?

The Harmony Premium tier adds sophisticated cut-out rigs, very natural and realistic character movement, and unlimited special effects for any animation style. It is recommended for professional studios, freelancers, and educational institutions, whereas Advanced is more suited for students and professional animators.

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