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Kodi vs Tubi

Kodi logo

Kodi

Media & Entertainment

The ultimate entertainment center

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tubi logo

Tubi

Media & Entertainment

Watch movies and TV shows for free

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; Tubi the App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all
  • They diverge on capability: Kodi covers Media playback, Tubi covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kodi and Tubi actually diverge.

Attributes where Kodi and Tubi differ
AttributeKodiTubi
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20032014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment).

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 Tubi

  • Streaming
  • Full catalog
  • Search
  • Recommendations
  • Watchlist
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Content filtering

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 Tubi
  • Home entertainmentnot Tubi

Tubi

  • Free streamingnot Kodi
  • Content discoverynot 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

Tubi

  • The App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all

Pricing, plan by plan

Kodi

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

Tubi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full catalog
    • Ad-supported

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 Tubi if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want full catalog.
Tubi review

Questions people ask

Is Kodi or Tubi better?
Neither clearly leads. Kodi starts at Free and Tubi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kodi or Tubi?
Kodi starts at Free and Tubi at Free.
Does Kodi or Tubi run on more platforms?
Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv. Tubi runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 Tubi is typically brought in for.
What can Kodi do that Tubi cannot?
Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Tubi covers Streaming, Full catalog, Search, Recommendations. Both handle Android support, Ios support, Smart-tv support.
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