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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

Emby for Kodi vs PlexKodiConnect

  • 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
PlexKodiConnect #6 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Try PlexKodiConnect

Emby for Kodi leads on 0 checks, PlexKodiConnect 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 PlexKodiConnect score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; Emby for Kodi sits at #5 and PlexKodiConnect at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Emby for Kodi is the better fit for emby users wanting native Kodi library integration. PlexKodiConnect is the better fit for plex users wanting Plex media in Kodi’s library.

  • Emby for Kodi fits best

    Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration

  • PlexKodiConnect fits best

    Plex users wanting Plex media in Kodi’s library

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Side by side

Feature Emby for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ PlexKodiConnect 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #5 in Kodi Add-ons #6 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration Plex users wanting Plex media in Kodi’s library
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Support Docs Community
Integrations 2 integrations 5 integrations
Specs
Add-on type Service integration Service integration
Playback features direct play; transcoding; remote playback commands Direct playback from network paths; Plex transcoding; skip intros, credits, and commercials
Library features synchronizes movies, TV shows, music videos, and music to Kodi database; dynamic library listings; watched and resume-state sync; extrafanart; profile backup Plex-to-Kodi database sync; playlist sync; additional artwork; movie set grouping
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Syncs Plex media and playlists into Kodi’s native databases
  • Adds artwork, groups movies into sets, and supports network-path playback
  • Includes Plex Companion, skip features, and Kodi Up Next integration
Cons
  • Requires both Emby Server and Kodi
  • Installation uses Emby’s third-party repository
  • Support is documented through docs
  • Requires both Kodi and access to a Plex Media Server
  • Distributed through a third-party repository or GitHub releases
  • Community support; maintainers recommend managing media in Plex
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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PlexKodiConnect connects a Plex Media Server to Kodi by syncing Plex-managed media into Kodi’s native databases. It is aimed at people who want to browse a Plex library through Kodi’s interface and skins while retaining Kodi add-ons and…

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

  • PlexKodiConnect — where it wins

    • Syncs Plex media and playlists into Kodi’s native databases
    • Adds artwork, groups movies into sets, and supports network-path playback
    • Includes Plex Companion, skip features, and Kodi Up Next integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires both Kodi and access to a Plex Media Server
    • Distributed through a third-party repository or GitHub releases
    • Community support; maintainers recommend managing media in Plex

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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