OpenELEC vs Windows Media Center : Which is Better?

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OpenELEC

OpenELEC (Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center) is a Linux distribution designed for home theater PCs and based on the Kodi (XBMC) media player.

License: Open Source

Apps available for Linux Raspberry Pi

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Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center was a digital media player and manager for Windows. Developed by Microsoft

License: Commercial

Categories: Video & Movies

Apps available for Windows

OpenELEC VS Windows Media Center Feature comparision

Feature OpenELEC Windows Media Center
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Support for IPTV
Music Player
OPENGL
Operating system
Python
TV Shows
Media Streaming
TV Shows meta data support
Video library
Support AirPlay
Play local content
Local Storage
Media Transcoding
Asset Pipeline
Apps with Chromecast Support
Configurable
Dedicated Server Hosting
DNLA Server
Support for DLNA
Auto-identifies vids
Based on Debian
Designed for TVs
Vast format support
Metadata Search
Subtitles
Lightweight
Networking
Dvb-t
Internet Radio
Create PlayList
Playstation
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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