Kodi
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Kodi provides an Open Source Home Theater Software platform that turns your media into a unified entertainment center with a large add-on ecosystem and cross-device support.
Target Customer
End users seeking a customizable home theater/media center; developers and contributors who want to build or translate add-ons; enthusiasts who want to control media on TVs, desktops, or mobile devices.
Key Differentiator
100% open source and community-driven; vast catalog of community add-ons; supports a wide range of devices and operating systems; 10-foot user interface designed for televisions and remote controls.
Implementation Timeline
Value can be realized immediately after downloading and installing Kodi; ongoing value via add-ons, skins, and ongoing updates/releases mentioned in news/blog posts.
Pain Points
- 1Need to play and manage a wide variety of media formats and types (music, movies, TV shows, photos, live TV via PVR).
- 2Desire for extensive customization through add-ons, skins, and cross-device control.
- 3Requirement for multi-platform support so the same experience works on Windows, Linux, Android, Raspberry Pi, webOS, macOS, iOS, and tvOS.
Key Features
- 1Open source media center with a large catalog of community add-ons
- 2PVR support to watch and record live TV via multiple backends (e.g., MediaPortal, MythTV, NextPVR, Tvheadend and more)
- 3Cross-platform support across Windows, Linux, Android, Raspberry Pi, webOS, macOS, iOS, and tvOS
- 410-foot user interface optimized for televisions and remote controls
- 5Skin/themes and remote/web/mobile control for flexible UX
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1President, Kodi Foundation
Client Results
- 1Not explicitly quantified in the provided content.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Free to use (Kodi is described as free and open source).
- 2Community-driven development and a global user/contributor community.
- 3Broad device/OS support and wide media format compatibility.
- 4Extensive add-on ecosystem and official/add-on ecosystem size (over 1,000 official add-ons referenced).
- 5Live TV PVR capabilities and back-end compatibility with popular backends.
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
The Kodi Foundation sponsorships and community involvement with OSU Open Source Lab (OSUOSL)
Blog/news post titled 'Meet the Sponsor: Oregon State University Open Source Lab' notes OSUOSL as a sponsor and an important community partner; a 2025 update discusses OSUOSL's funding challenges and the call for immediate help.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Open Source Home Theater Software that acts as a versatile media center, enabling playback and organization of videos, music, photos, podcasts, live TV (PVR), and more across a wide range of devices and operating systems; enhanced by a large community add-on ecosystem.
Target Market
Individuals and households seeking a configurable home-media experience, plus developers and translators contributing to the Kodi ecosystem.
Unique Value Proposition
A free, open-source, community-driven media center with cross-platform support, a robust add-on ecosystem, and a 10-foot UI designed for TV viewing and remote control.
Technical Requirements
Runs on Windows, Linux, Android, Raspberry Pi, webOS, macOS, iOS, and tvOS; supports backends like MediaPortal, MythTV, NextPVR, Tvheadend for live TV.
Pricing Model
Free
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