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Also covers media · same kind of website · free
Kodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts on Windows and home theater PCs.
Alternatives
The Best OSMC Alternatives in 2026
6 alternatives1 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like OSMC? Here are 6 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.
OSMC provides a free, open-source media center designed for organizing and playing personal media.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionXbox KodiKodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos…Open source optionStrawberryStrawberry organizes and plays digital music collections on…Another optionEmbyEmby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xbox Kodi | Free | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 2 | Emby | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Strawberry | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | MusicBee | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 5 | Harmonoid | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 6 | Swing | — | Not stated | Web, Windows, macOS |
All OSMC alternatives
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Emby
emby.mediaAlso covers media · same kind of website
Emby organizes and streams videos, music, photos, and live TV from a personal media server to connected devices.
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Also covers linux and media · open source
Strawberry organizes and plays digital music collections on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and can stream radio.
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MusicBee
getmusicbee.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
MusicBee organizes, finds, and plays music files on Windows computers, portable devices, and the web.
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Harmonoid
harmonoid.comAlso covers linux and media · same kind of website
Harmonoid plays and manages a personal music library through a dedicated music player.
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Swing
swingmx.comAlso covers media
Swing Music is a self-hosted streaming server for playing a personal music collection.
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Xbox Kodi9 alternativesStrawberry8 alternativesMusicBee6 alternativesSwing24 alternativesEmby24 alternativesHarmonoid12 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to OSMC?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to OSMC are Xbox Kodi, Emby, and Strawberry.
Is there a free alternative to OSMC?
Yes. Xbox Kodi is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to OSMC?
Yes: Strawberry.
Alternatives are suggested from the purpose and features described in our listings. Different pages for the same product appear once. Read each description to check whether it fits your task. How we choose alternatives · Suggest an alternative