# Jellyfin vs Kodi — Fit & Features

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Author: Asmit (https://trutool.co/authors/asmit)

Compare Jellyfin and Kodi by use case, features, limitations, and evaluation questions.

## Compare fit, features, and limitations

### Jellyfin
The volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached.
Best fit: People and teams evaluating video editing & production for a specific workflow.
- Core product workflow
Before you choose: Test a representative task, inspect outputs, and confirm integrations, permissions, data handling, licensing, and current costs.
Pricing: https://jellyfin.org
- [Read Jellyfin profile](https://trutool.co/tools/jellyfin): Read Jellyfin profile

### Kodi
Kodi is a free media player that is designed to look great on your big screen TV but is just as at home on a small screen.
Best fit: People and teams evaluating video editing & production for a specific workflow.
- Core product workflow
Before you choose: Test a representative task, inspect outputs, and confirm integrations, permissions, data handling, licensing, and current costs.
Pricing: https://kodi.tv
- [Read Kodi profile](https://trutool.co/tools/kodi): Read Kodi profile