Stremio (best overall): The consensus of the online streaming community is that, after Kodi, the best media center application is Stremio. Similar to Kodi, users can utilize third-party applications to increase the content viewable via Stremio. Stremio supports TV shows, movies, audio content, video content, live TV, and sports. Just like Kodi, Stremio also has dedicated apps for platforms such as FireStick, Mac, Android, iOS, and Windows. Unlike Kodi though, Stemio makes use of the BitTorrent technology to stream content. Stremio does, however, require the user to create an account and then install the add-ons. There is a guest mode available as well but that comes at the cost of not having any way to save add-ons or content stations. Stremio is also open source.
Plex (Best for Extra Features): Out of the box, Plex might even be better than Kodi. The architecture behind the app allows for smooth streaming on all devices without any hiccups. More specifically, Plex allows the creation of a media server which means the user can stream content from a local server on any device with an internet connection. Similar to Kodi, users can add movies, tv series, audio content, photos, and much more to Plex for more organization. There is also a subscription package available for Plex that helps increase the number of channels from 30 (for free users) to 80. Plex has a fantastic user design that is functionally fairly simple. In place of Kodi add-ons, Plex has Plex Channels. There are official Plex Channels and unofficial channels. Unofficial channels usually have more TV series, movies, live TV, and sports to offer.
Emby (Best for the Kodi experience): Some users want to move away from Kodi but still want the new media center application to look and function like Kodi. Emby is another highly-rated Kodi alternative in the streaming community. Emby is open source. But just like Plex, Emby makes use of the client-server mechanism which allows for easier streaming of content on any internet-enabled device. Emby also has facilities for DVR recordings and a comprehensive parental control component. This Kodi alternative makes moving from Kodi easier than ever with full integration for Kodi settings. Similar to Kodi, Emby is also able to adjust media components depending on the capabilities of the device’s hardware. The only reason why Emby is not on the top of the list is that Emby requires users to pay a subscription fee to unlock all the good extra features and the community is not as vibrant as for Kodi, Plex, or Stremio. Overall, a fantastic choice for anyone looking to move away from Kodi but maintain a similar user experience.