Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons
Emby for Kodi vs Trakt for Kodi
Emby for Kodi leads on 0 checks, Trakt for Kodi 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
- Free planboth
Emby for Kodi and Trakt for Kodi score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; Emby for Kodi sits at #5 and Trakt for Kodi at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
On installation source, Emby for Kodi gives you Third-party repository where Trakt for Kodi offers Official repository.
Emby for Kodi is the better fit for emby users wanting native Kodi library integration. Trakt for Kodi is the better fit for kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt.
- Emby for Kodi fits best
Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration
- Trakt for Kodi fits best
Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt
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Side by side
| Feature | Emby for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Trakt for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Kodi Add-ons | #7 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration | Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Support | Docs | Community |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Specs | ||
| Add-on type | Service integration | Service integration |
| Playback features | direct play; transcoding; remote playback commands | Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available |
| Library features | synchronizes movies, TV shows, music videos, and music to Kodi database; dynamic library listings; watched and resume-state sync; extrafanart; profile backup | Syncs movie and TV collections and watched status between Kodi and Trakt; can sync on library updates |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | All Kodi platforms |
| Installation source | Third-party repository | Official repository |
| Our review | ||
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| 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… Read the review → |
Trakt for Kodi is a free service integration that records watched movies and TV episodes and keeps watched status and collections in sync with a Trakt account. It suits Kodi users who want viewing history and collection data to follow them… Read the review → |
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
Trakt for Kodi — where it wins
- Automatically scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback
- Syncs watched status and collections between Kodi and Trakt
- Supports manual syncs and syncs after Kodi library updates
Where it doesn't
- Remote streams require suitable metadata from Kodi
- Focused on Trakt syncing rather than broader media-library integrations
- Support is community-based
- Emby for Kodi7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Kodi add-on for syncing Emby libraries and playback state.
Visit EmbyFull verdict → - Trakt for Kodi7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Kodi add-on for scrobbling playback and syncing watched status and collections with Trakt.
Visit TraktFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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