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Kodi

A home theatre and media centre software application that allows users to play and manage videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage or online sources

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+Extensive Media PlaybackPlays a wide range of media formats including music, movies, TV shows, and even allows for photo viewing and game emulation
+Internet Radio StreamingStream your favourite radio stations
+User-friendly InterfaceDesigned for easy navigation on large screens using a remote control
+Add-on SupportOffers extensive customization options through add-ons, skins, and personalization of media libraries.
+Live TV and RecordingEnables watching and recording live TV with compatible hardware
-Learning CurveExtensive customization options can be overwhelming for new users.
-Legal Gray AreaSome add-ons may provide access to copyrighted material, raising legal concerns

Platform

Social

     

System Requirements

Version ↓
#MinimumRecommended
1

x86 or x86-64 processor such as: Intel Pentium 4/ Pentium M, AMD Athlon 64 / Opteron, or newer CPU (that support SSE2, which all CPUs made within the last 10-years does).

– If your GPU/VPU does not support hardware video decoding then you will require a fast modern processor is required to decode some 1080p videos encoded in H.264, VC-1/WMV9, HEVC/H.265 VP9, etc

2
1GB or more in a HTPC media player appliance-like computer dedicated for Kodi
2GB or more in a computer for multipurpose use
3

AMD/Intel

  • Mesa 11.3 or later

AMD/ATI, Intel, or NVIDIA which support OpenGL 2.0 or later.

AMD/Intel

  • Mesa 17.1 or later (required for 10 bit HEVC)
4
5
The Kodi application generally only takes up between 100 to 200 MB of space, depending on how the binary is compiled. 4 to 8 GB depending on how big your video library is.
16GB or more depending on how big your video library is.
#Minimum
1
  • Kodi v17 requires Mac OS X 10.8 or later
  • Kodi v18 (and its nightlies) will at least require OS X 10.9)
  • Kodi v20 and above requires an Intel Mac running OS X 10.13 or higher
#MinimumRecommended
1
Windows 10
Windows 11
2

x86 or x86-64 processor such as: Intel Pentium 4/ Pentium M, AMD Athlon 64 / Opteron, or newer CPU (that support SSE2, which all CPUs made within the last 10-years does).

  • If your GPU/VPU does not support hardware video decoding then you will require a fast modern processor is required to decode some 1080p videos encoded in H.264, VC-1/WMV9, HEVC/H.265 VP9, etc
3
1GB or more in a HTPC media player appliance-like computer dedicated for Kodi
2GB or more in a computer for multipurpose use
4
GPU hardware must support at least level DirectX version 9.0c however the GPU software drivers must support the DirectX 11 Feature Level 9.1 (which means the DX11 API has been implemented in the GPU software driver to be compatible with DX9 hardware)
5
On low-performance CPUs to playback 1080p content then hardware video decoding maybe necessary. See https://kodi.wiki/view/Supported_hardware#Windows for more.
6
The Kodi application generally only takes up between 100 to 200 MB of space, depending on how the binary is compiled. 4 to 8 GB depending on how big your video library is.
16GB or more depending on how big your video library is.

Ratings

4.10
5

APKPure
8.7
10
based on 65 reviews
CNET
3.5
5
based on 19 reviews
CNET
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
FileHippo
6.0
10
based on 249 reviews
FileHorse
7.8
10
based on 706 reviews
FileHorse
7.0
10
based on 57 reviews
FossHub
5.0
5
based on 12 reviews
G2CROWD
4.0
5
based on 11 reviews
Google Play
4.2
5
based on 280910 reviews
Malavida
9.0
10
based on 605 reviews
Malavida
9.0
10
based on 20 reviews
Malavida
7.0
10
based on 336 reviews
Malavida
9.0
10
based on 37 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 2083 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 18 reviews
Softonic
8.0
10
based on 69 reviews
TechRadar
4.5
5
based on professional's opinion
Uptodown
4.4
5
based on 30 reviews

Written in

C++

Initial Release

2003

Alternatives

Media Center
No alternative software available under 'Media Center' category.
Media Player
MusicBee   foobar2000   AIMP   iTunes   GOM Player   MediaMonkey   VLC Media Player   PotPlayer   Winamp   Media Player Classic  
HTPC
No alternative software available under 'HTPC' category.