Kodi Alternatives for Mac OS X

Looking for Kodi alternatives? We've curated 9 top alternatives that offer similar functionality. Whether you need Mac OS X options, free plans, or open source solutions, explore our comprehensive list to find the perfect fit for your needs.

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Plex

Freemium

Plex is a comprehensive media server software that organizes your personal media libraries (movies, TV shows, music, photos) and streams them to virtually any device. It combines a powerful server backend with user-friendly client applications, making it easy to access your entertainment wherever you are, both online and offline.

Key Features

Centralized and organized media library with rich metadata.
Wide array of client applications for almost all devices.
Excellent remote streaming capabilities.

vs Kodi

Centralized and organized media library with rich metadata. compared to Kodi

Emby

Freemium

Emby is a powerful, open-source media server that revolutionizes how you access and enjoy your personal media collection. It organizes your movies, TV shows, music, and photos into a visually stunning and easily navigable interface, streaming them seamlessly to practically any device, anywhere.

Key Features

Excellent media organization and metadata fetching.
Robust and efficient media transcoding.
Wide compatibility with various devices.

vs Kodi

Excellent media organization and metadata fetching. compared to Kodi

PS3 Media Server

Open Source

PS3 Media Server is a discontinued, yet highly functional, UPnP/DLNA media server designed initially for the PlayStation 3 but compatible with a wide range of rendering devices. It allows users to stream and transcode various media formats from their computer to network-connected devices.

Key Features

Powerful real-time transcoding for wide format compatibility.
Free and open-source with no licensing costs.
Broad compatibility with DLNA-compliant devices.

vs Kodi

Powerful real-time transcoding for wide format compatibility. compared to Kodi

Stremio

Free Personal

Stremio is a modern media center application that aggregates video content from various sources, allowing users to discover, organize, and watch movies, series, live TV, and more in a unified interface. It streamlines the process of finding and enjoying video entertainment across different platforms and devices with its add-on system.

Key Features

Aggregates content from various sources into one interface.
Modular add-on system allows for content customization.
Built-in player handles various formats with subtitle support.

vs Kodi

Aggregates content from various sources into one interface. compared to Kodi

JRiver Media Center

Commercial

JRiver Media Center is a comprehensive, all-in-one multimedia solution for organizing, playing, and managing your digital media collection across various platforms.

Key Features

Excellent audio playback quality and support for high-resolution formats.
Comprehensive and powerful media library management tools.
Supports a wide range of media types (music, video, photos, TV).

vs Kodi

Excellent audio playback quality and support for high-resolution formats. compared to Kodi

nessMediaCenter

Commercial

nessMediaCenter is a robust media center application for macOS, designed as a comprehensive replacement for the discontinued Front Row. It provides an integrated platform for managing and enjoying various media types including videos, music, photos, and even PDFs. A key capability is its unique support for playing DRM-protected content purchased from iTunes.

Key Features

Plays iTunes DRM content
Comprehensive format support
Integrated media management

vs Kodi

Plays iTunes DRM content compared to Kodi

Squire

Commercial

Squire is a versatile media player and streaming solution designed for enjoying movies, TV shows, and local media. It supports torrent streaming, acts as a media server, and offers seamless integration with devices like Apple TV and Chromecast.

Key Features

Integrated torrent streaming is highly convenient.
Comprehensive metadata management for a clean library.
Versatile casting options (Apple TV, Chromecast).

vs Kodi

Integrated torrent streaming is highly convenient. compared to Kodi

nessViewer

Commercial

NessViewer is a comprehensive media management suite designed for organizing, viewing, editing, and streaming various media types, including images, audio, and video. It functions as an all-in-one solution for personal media libraries.

Key Features

Excellent support for a wide range of media formats
Integrated media server capabilities (DLNA/AirPlay)
Includes basic image editing tools

vs Kodi

Excellent support for a wide range of media formats compared to Kodi

Pith

Open Source

Pith is a versatile media server designed to be the central hub for your digital content. It seamlessly connects your local storage, media devices, and mobile devices, allowing you to control playback and stream content across your home network using DLNA and AirPlay protocols.

Key Features

Decentralized and private media management
Broad compatibility with DLNA and AirPlay devices
Effective media transcoding for wider format support

vs Kodi

Decentralized and private media management compared to Kodi

Plex

Freemium

Plex is a comprehensive media server software that organizes your personal media libraries (movies, TV shows, music, photos) and streams them to virtually any device. It combines a powerful server backend with user-friendly client applications, making it easy to access your entertainment wherever you are, both online and offline.

Key Features

Centralized and organized media library with rich metadata.
Wide array of client applications for almost all devices.
Excellent remote streaming capabilities.

vs Kodi

Centralized and organized media library with rich metadata. compared to Kodi

Emby

Freemium

Emby is a powerful, open-source media server that revolutionizes how you access and enjoy your personal media collection. It organizes your movies, TV shows, music, and photos into a visually stunning and easily navigable interface, streaming them seamlessly to practically any device, anywhere.

Key Features

Excellent media organization and metadata fetching.
Robust and efficient media transcoding.
Wide compatibility with various devices.

vs Kodi

Excellent media organization and metadata fetching. compared to Kodi

PS3 Media Server

Open Source

PS3 Media Server is a discontinued, yet highly functional, UPnP/DLNA media server designed initially for the PlayStation 3 but compatible with a wide range of rendering devices. It allows users to stream and transcode various media formats from their computer to network-connected devices.

Key Features

Powerful real-time transcoding for wide format compatibility.
Free and open-source with no licensing costs.
Broad compatibility with DLNA-compliant devices.

vs Kodi

Powerful real-time transcoding for wide format compatibility. compared to Kodi

Stremio

Free Personal

Stremio is a modern media center application that aggregates video content from various sources, allowing users to discover, organize, and watch movies, series, live TV, and more in a unified interface. It streamlines the process of finding and enjoying video entertainment across different platforms and devices with its add-on system.

Key Features

Aggregates content from various sources into one interface.
Modular add-on system allows for content customization.
Built-in player handles various formats with subtitle support.

vs Kodi

Aggregates content from various sources into one interface. compared to Kodi

JRiver Media Center

Commercial

JRiver Media Center is a comprehensive, all-in-one multimedia solution for organizing, playing, and managing your digital media collection across various platforms.

Key Features

Excellent audio playback quality and support for high-resolution formats.
Comprehensive and powerful media library management tools.
Supports a wide range of media types (music, video, photos, TV).

vs Kodi

Excellent audio playback quality and support for high-resolution formats. compared to Kodi

nessMediaCenter

Commercial

nessMediaCenter is a robust media center application for macOS, designed as a comprehensive replacement for the discontinued Front Row. It provides an integrated platform for managing and enjoying various media types including videos, music, photos, and even PDFs. A key capability is its unique support for playing DRM-protected content purchased from iTunes.

Key Features

Plays iTunes DRM content
Comprehensive format support
Integrated media management

vs Kodi

Plays iTunes DRM content compared to Kodi

Squire

Commercial

Squire is a versatile media player and streaming solution designed for enjoying movies, TV shows, and local media. It supports torrent streaming, acts as a media server, and offers seamless integration with devices like Apple TV and Chromecast.

Key Features

Integrated torrent streaming is highly convenient.
Comprehensive metadata management for a clean library.
Versatile casting options (Apple TV, Chromecast).

vs Kodi

Integrated torrent streaming is highly convenient. compared to Kodi

nessViewer

Commercial

NessViewer is a comprehensive media management suite designed for organizing, viewing, editing, and streaming various media types, including images, audio, and video. It functions as an all-in-one solution for personal media libraries.

Key Features

Excellent support for a wide range of media formats
Integrated media server capabilities (DLNA/AirPlay)
Includes basic image editing tools

vs Kodi

Excellent support for a wide range of media formats compared to Kodi

Pith

Open Source

Pith is a versatile media server designed to be the central hub for your digital content. It seamlessly connects your local storage, media devices, and mobile devices, allowing you to control playback and stream content across your home network using DLNA and AirPlay protocols.

Key Features

Decentralized and private media management
Broad compatibility with DLNA and AirPlay devices
Effective media transcoding for wider format support

vs Kodi

Decentralized and private media management compared to Kodi

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