Kodi
Multimedia/Entertainment center, formerly known as XBMC. Runs on Android, BSD, Linux, macOS, iOS and Windows.
- Media Servers
- C++
- GPL-2.0
- Actively maintained
GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 21,286
- Forks
- 6,613
- Open issues
- 265
- Commits, last 12 months
- 3,658
- Last commit
- Oct 5, 2026
- Latest release
- 21.3-OmegaOct 31, 2025
- Created
- Jan 3, 2011
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About Kodi
Multimedia/Entertainment center, formerly known as XBMC. Runs on Android, BSD, Linux, macOS, iOS and Windows. Kodi is open source under the GPL-2.0 license and written mainly in C++, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 21,286 stars and 6,613 forks on GitHub, with 3,658 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- kodi
- home-theater
- media-center
- multimedia
- c-plus-plus
- python
- xml
- android
- linux
- ios
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What is Kodi?
Kodi is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Media Servers category. Multimedia/Entertainment center, formerly known as XBMC. Runs on Android, BSD, Linux, macOS, iOS and Windows. The source code lives at github.com/xbmc/xbmc, where it has 21,286 stars.
Is Kodi free and open source?
Yes. Kodi is open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Kodi with Docker?
Kodi does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (C++ and deb), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Kodi?
Popular open-source alternatives to Kodi include Jellyfin, SRS and Invidious. Kodi itself is a self-hosted alternative to Plex and Netflix.
Is Kodi actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Kodi was on Oct 5, 2026 with 3,658 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is 21.3-Omega, published Oct 31, 2025. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.