In this article, I line up the best Kodi alternatives for streaming movies, shows, and more. These alternatives offer streaming options for a range of media devices including FireStick, New FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K Max, PC, Mobiles, and more.
Kodi is an incredible media tool that offers tons of features and supports hundreds of addons and dozens of builds. I haven’t seen many media players as versatile and as involved as Kodi. However, Kodi is not the most user-friendly application and requires a bit of a learning curve to get used to. It could even be a little overwhelming for some users.
Thankfully, Kodi is not the only media service. There are many more and some are even much easier to use. You can use them as Kodi alternatives. In fact, it would be a good idea to use them alongside Kodi. You will have plenty to stream while you get the hang of the Kodi app.
For Kodi Users!
ISPs, hackers, and other third-party entities worldwide may monitor your online activities. For security, privacy, and smooth streaming, it is recommended to use a reliable VPN for Kodi. Your IP address is visible to sites you visit.
I recommend ExpressVPN, a fast and secure VPN in the industry. It is very easy to install on any device, including Amazon Fire TV Stick, PC, Mac, and Smartphones. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with their service, you can request a refund. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 4 months free and save 73% on the 2-year plan.
Read: How to Install and Use the Best VPN for Kodi
Best Kodi Alternatives
Let’s take a look at some of the best Kodi alternatives.
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
1. Stremio
Stremio is a cross-platform media service that lets you stream movies, shows, and live TV through official channels. You can use it on multiple devices, and your library syncs across all devices where you’re signed in with the same account.
The app features a clean interface, with featured content displayed on the home screen, and the Discover section helps you explore new movies and shows.
The My Library section lets you organize content and keep track of what you’re watching. Stremio also integrates with services like Trakt to track your viewing history.
You can install Stremio addons to watch your favorite content.
2. Plex
Plex is a client-server media platform that allows you to access your personal media collection from any device. You can set up a computer or NAS as a server and stream your movies, shows, and music to FireStick, Android TV, iOS, and more.
The interface is user-friendly, and Plex automatically organizes your media with metadata, cover art, and summaries. Plex also offers integration with select official streaming services for licensed content, including free ad-supported movies and TV shows via the Plex Free Movies & TV library.
How to Install Plex on FireStick & Android TV Box
3. Emby
Emby is a client-server media platform similar to Plex, designed to give you access to your personal media collection on multiple devices. You can set up a computer or NAS as a server and stream movies, TV shows, and music to FireStick, Android TV, iOS, and more.
The interface is intuitive, making it easy to manage, organize, and play your media. Emby automatically fetches metadata, cover art, and descriptions for your files to keep your library organized.
Emby also offers official integrations with streaming services for legal content and supports live TV with proper licensing.
How to Install & Use Emby on FireStick
4. Media Portal
Media Portal is an open-source media tool designed to convert your PC into a media hub. It easily connects to external devices such as your TV, DVD players, projectors, Blue-ray players, and lets you organize the media in a more user-friendly way. Currently available only on Windows, Media Portal can run even on moderately equipped devices. Meaning, it is not a resource-intensive utility.
This media service is available in two versions, Media Player 1 and Media Player 2. Media Player 1 is the older, stable version while Media Player 2 is still in development. However, the developers claim that MP2 is stable and being worked upon for further improvements.
Media Portal supports a wide range of plugins that let you watch movies, shows, live TV, listen to the radio, and a lot more. If PC is your primary entertainment device, Media Portal is certainly one of the most viable Kodi alternatives for you.
5. OSMC
Built for the people and by the people, OSMC is a free and open-source media center.
Mentioned by LifeHacker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more, OSMC lets you play back media from:
- Local Network
- Attached Storage
- Internet
OSMC interface lets you easily manage your movies, TV shows, music, and more. For the power-users, Debian support lets them bring over 30,000 packages for free.
Speaking of free, OSMC isn’t just free software, but you can do with it anything you like for free as it’s licensed under version 2 of GPL. You can tinker with code, experiment with things, and more without any problem.
With OSMC, you regularly receive free updates. From interface to app updates, you get free updates of everything.
Lastly, OSMC looks and feels great as it’s created to be more than just an ordinary media center – it’s an experience.
6. Universal Media Server
If you are looking for a simple media solution that easily streams media to a variety of DLNA devices, consider giving Universal Media Server a try. Whether you are using a gaming console, a TV, or a simple smartphone, this media service will work with all. Even if you don’t have a DLNA-supported device, you can use the web interface and stream without any hassles.
The UMS user interface is straightforward. Whether or not you have used any such application before, it should not take you too long to get the hang of this tool.
Universal Media Server supports a wide range of video formats and offers automatic bitrate adjustment to match your connection speed. The tool is backed by an active team of developers that continuously provides new updates and software enhancements. I am confident that it is one of the best Kodi alternatives.
Final Words
Even though I have provided these top Kodi alternatives, I must say Kodi remains my personal favorite. Kodi is highly customizable and supports hundreds of awesome plugins (add-ons and builds). What Kodi lacks is the ease of use (only until you get around it). That’s where these alternatives of Kodi come into the picture. Take a look and let us know which one is your favorite through the comments section below.
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Kodi is the worst streaming service. All the streams are not working. The only only one which worked was streamcloud. But since streamcloud is down I can’t watch anything.
Hi Lonka, many addons still work. Have you tried some of the working addons on our list: https://www.firesticktricks.com/best-kodi-addons.html
I recommend using a VPN service as ISPs tend to block streams. Also, you may want to give Real Debrid a shot. Here is our guide: https://www.firesticktricks.com/real-debrid-kodi.html