Kodi: the 5 best alternatives

With Kodi, you install a free home media server. We have summarized the 5 best alternatives for you in this practical tip.

1. Kodi alternative: Plex Media Server

Features: The Plex Media Server also turns your PC into a free media server, so you can access it from anywhere.
Handling: You only have to install the latest version of the Plex Media Server on your PC and then add media. You can then access it from any device on the network.
Price: Use of the program is free of charge.
Conclusion: quick and easy to set up and easy to use - for download.

Functions: The TVersity tool in English converts your PC into a multimedia base.
Handling: After installation, simply specify which files and folders you want to add, and the multimedia server is immediately ready for use. Unfortunately only available in English.
Price: Use is free, but you have to register in advance.
Conclusion: Solid tool, but unfortunately only available in English and can only be used after registration - for download.

Functions: The Serviio tool comes with numerous setting options, but is still clear and easy to use.
Handling: As with the other programs, you have to specify the files and folders that you want to share. Alternatively, you can also add online sources such as films and pictures here.
Price: This tool can also be used completely free of charge.
Conclusion: Simple tool with a variety of useful setting options - for download.

Functions: MeediOS not only looks chic, it also has a lot of functions. The tool can be expanded, for example, with numerous plugins.
Handling: Simply specify the files and folders you want to share. You can also sort the imported movies or pictures.
Price: You can use MeediOS free of charge.
Conclusion: Easy to use and expandable with plugins. Unfortunately, the operation has minor errors.

Functions: The J. River Media Center tool serves as an all-round solution. It interacts with various sources and can also be used to watch TV if the necessary hardware is available.
Handling: On the left side you can specify the files and folders as well as drives that you want to load into the program. Even if the look is no longer up to date, the tool is easy to use.
Price: The J. River Media Tool can be used free of charge.
Conclusion: Fast and simple tool that can also be installed on the USB stick.

We'll tell you how to uninstall Kodi in the next practical tip.