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Kodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts on Windows and home theater PCs.
Alternatives
The Best Kodi Alternatives in 2026
3 alternatives1 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like Kodi? Here are 3 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 1 are open source.
Use Kodi as a media player designed for big-screen viewing, with community add-ons for customizing a home entertainment setup.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionXbox KodiKodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos…Open source optionImproved UIuosc adds a proximity-based on-screen interface to the mpv…Another optionMPC-QTMPC-QT recreates the interface and much of the…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xbox Kodi | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 2 | MPC-QT | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 3 | Improved UI | — | Yes | — |
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MPC-QT
mpc-qt.github.ioAlso covers media · same kind of website
MPC-QT recreates the interface and much of the functionality of Media Player Classic Home Cinema in a cross-platform media player.
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Also covers media · open source
uosc adds a proximity-based on-screen interface to the mpv media player.
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What is the best alternative to Kodi?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Kodi are Xbox Kodi, MPC-QT, and Improved UI.
Is there a free alternative to Kodi?
Yes. Xbox Kodi is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Kodi?
Yes: Improved UI.
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