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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

Emby for Kodi vs JellyCon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Emby for Kodi #5 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Emby
JellyCon #8 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Jellyfin

Emby for Kodi leads on 0 checks, JellyCon on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

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Emby for Kodi and JellyCon score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; Emby for Kodi sits at #5 and JellyCon at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On add-on type, Emby for Kodi gives you Service integration where JellyCon offers Media source.

Emby for Kodi is the better fit for emby users wanting native Kodi library integration. JellyCon is the better fit for jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi.

  • Emby for Kodi fits best

    Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration

  • JellyCon fits best

    Jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi

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Side by side

Feature Emby for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ JellyCon 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in Kodi Add-ons #8 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration Jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Specs
Add-on type Service integration Media source
Playback features direct play; transcoding; remote playback commands Play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV from a Jellyfin server
Library features synchronizes movies, TV shows, music videos, and music to Kodi database; dynamic library listings; watched and resume-state sync; extrafanart; profile backup Dynamically browses server libraries; supports shortcuts and home-screen widgets
Supported platforms Not checked yet Kodi; supported device platforms not specified
Installation source Third-party repository Third-party repository
Our review
Pros
  • Synchronizes selected Emby libraries with Kodi’s native database
  • Syncs watched and resume state between Emby and Kodi
  • Supports direct play, transcoding, Live TV, and remote playback commands
  • Browses movies, TV, music videos, and music directly from Jellyfin
  • Plays Live TV from a Jellyfin server
  • Supports multiple accounts, shortcuts, and home-screen widgets
Cons
  • Requires both Emby Server and Kodi
  • Installation uses Emby’s third-party repository
  • Support is documented through docs
  • Requires a Jellyfin server alongside Kodi
  • Uses a third-party repository for installation
  • Dynamic browsing avoids local metadata sync into Kodi’s database
Our verdict

Emby for Kodi connects Kodi to an Emby Server, bringing selected media libraries into Kodi’s native database. It is aimed at people who already use Emby and want to browse movies, TV shows, music videos, or music through Kodi. The add-on…

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JellyCon connects Kodi to a Jellyfin server so people can browse and play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV. It is aimed at Jellyfin users who want server libraries available as a Kodi media source, with items retrieved…

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  1. Emby for KodiKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan
  2. JellyConKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Emby for Kodi — where it wins

    • Synchronizes selected Emby libraries with Kodi’s native database
    • Syncs watched and resume state between Emby and Kodi
    • Supports direct play, transcoding, Live TV, and remote playback commands

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires both Emby Server and Kodi
    • Installation uses Emby’s third-party repository
    • Support is documented through docs

  • JellyCon — where it wins

    • Browses movies, TV, music videos, and music directly from Jellyfin
    • Plays Live TV from a Jellyfin server
    • Supports multiple accounts, shortcuts, and home-screen widgets

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a Jellyfin server alongside Kodi
    • Uses a third-party repository for installation
    • Dynamic browsing avoids local metadata sync into Kodi’s database

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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