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MediaElch vs Kodi

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MediaElch

6.0
Media & Design

Media Manager for Kodi

Kodi

8.5
Media & Design

Free and open-source media player

Metric MediaElch Kodi
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.5
30-day Installs 9 171
90-day Installs 37 541
365-day Installs 141 2.4K
Version 2.12.0,2024-10-13,80324653 21.3-Omega
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.0K
GitHub Forks 109
Open Issues 291
License LGPL-3.0
Language C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Feb 23, 2014 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

MediaElch

MediaElch is a comprehensive media manager designed for Kodi users, offering features like automatic media organization, metadata scraping, and artwork management. It supports movies, TV shows, and music, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their Kodi experience with a robust media management solution.

Organizes and manages media content for Kodi, including metadata extraction and artwork management.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support including macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • + Comprehensive media management features for movies, TV shows, and music.
  • + Strong integration with popular media center Kodi.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature.
  • - Some unresolved critical issues, particularly on macOS.

Kodi

Kodi is a versatile open-source media player that offers extensive customization and supports a wide range of media formats. It allows users to organize and stream their content, making it ideal for those looking to create a personal home theater system.

Kodi functions as a media player that supports streaming, organizing, and playing various types of media content.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable with a wide range of plugins and add-ons
  • + Supports a variety of media formats and streaming services
  • + Active community and continuous development

Cons

  • - Can be overwhelming for new users due to its extensive features
  • - Some add-ons may expose users to security risks or piracy-related issues