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Also covers podcast · open source
Homehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows, and music across a home network as a self-hosted app.
Alternatives
The Best Xbox Kodi Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives1 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like Xbox Kodi? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 3 are open source.
Kodi is a media center for browsing and playing videos, music, photos, and podcasts on Windows and home theater PCs.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionHomehostHomehost streams a personal collection of movies, TV shows…Free or freemium optionSMTubeSMTube browses, searches, and plays YouTube videos through…Another optionFastStreamReplace website video players with FastStream, a browser…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homehost | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | FastStream | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Gonic | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Exaile | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 5 | SMTube | Free | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 6 | OSMC | — | Not stated | Linux, Web |
| 7 | Kodi | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Plex Kodi Connect | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | NextPVR | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
All Xbox Kodi alternatives
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FastStream
faststream.onlineAlso covers internet and media · same kind of website
Replace website video players with FastStream, a browser extension offering a custom player focused on buffering and accessibility features.
3
Also covers internet · open source
Gonic streams music through a server implementing the Subsonic API as free software.
4
Exaile
exaile.orgAlso covers media · same kind of website
Exaile manages and plays music with smart playlists, track tagging, album art, lyrics, radio, podcasts, and plugins.
5
Also covers media · same kind of website
SMTube browses, searches, and plays YouTube videos through a media player such as SMPlayer.
6
OSMC
osmc.tvAlso covers media · same kind of website
OSMC provides a free, open-source media center designed for organizing and playing personal media.
7
Kodi
kodi.tvAlso covers media · same kind of website
Use Kodi as a media player designed for big-screen viewing, with community add-ons for customizing a home entertainment setup.
8
Also covers media · open source
PlexKodiConnect synchronizes media from a Plex server into Kodi’s native database for browsing through Kodi.
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NextPVR
nextpvr.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
NextPVR records, plays, and streams live television as a whole-home digital video recorder.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Plex Kodi Connect24 alternativesHomehost24 alternativesFastStream5 alternativesGonic24 alternativesExaile8 alternativesSMTube18 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Xbox Kodi?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Xbox Kodi are Homehost, FastStream, and Gonic.
Is there a free alternative to Xbox Kodi?
Yes. SMTube is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Xbox Kodi?
Yes: Homehost, Gonic, and Plex Kodi Connect.
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