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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

Jellyfin for Kodi vs Trakt for Kodi

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Jellyfin for Kodi #4 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Jellyfin
Trakt for Kodi #7 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Trakt

Jellyfin 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

Jellyfin for Kodi and Trakt for Kodi score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; Jellyfin for Kodi sits at #4 and Trakt for Kodi at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On add-on type, Trakt for Kodi gives you Service integration where Jellyfin for Kodi offers Metadata/library. On installation source, Jellyfin for Kodi gives you Third-party repository where Trakt for Kodi offers Official repository.

Jellyfin for Kodi is the better fit for jellyfin users wanting a synced Kodi library. Trakt for Kodi is the better fit for kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt.

  • Jellyfin for Kodi fits best

    Jellyfin users wanting a synced Kodi library

  • Trakt for Kodi fits best

    Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt

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Side by side

Feature Jellyfin for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Trakt for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Kodi Add-ons #7 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Jellyfin users wanting a synced Kodi library 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 Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Support Docs, Community Community
Integrations 2 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Specs
Add-on type Metadata/library Service integration
Playback features Direct play; transcoding; add-on mode; native mode via NFS or SMB Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available
Library features Sync selected libraries to Kodi database; dynamic browsing of unsynced libraries; watched and resume-state sync Syncs movie and TV collections and watched status between Kodi and Trakt; can sync on library updates
Supported platforms Kodi on PCs, tablets, Android TV, Fire TV and other TV boxes All Kodi platforms
Installation source Third-party repository Official repository
Our review
Pros
  • Syncs selected Jellyfin libraries into Kodi’s local database
  • Keeps watched and resume states synchronized between Jellyfin and Kodi
  • Supports direct play, transcoding, and native playback over NFS or SMB
  • 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
Cons
  • Requires a Jellyfin server
  • Installation is through a third-party repository
  • Support is through documentation and the community
  • Remote streams require suitable metadata from Kodi
  • Focused on Trakt syncing rather than broader media-library integrations
  • Support is community-based
Our verdict

Jellyfin for Kodi connects Kodi to a Jellyfin server, letting users sync selected libraries into Kodi’s local database or browse other libraries dynamically. It supports movies, TV shows, music videos and music, making it suited to…

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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 →
  1. Jellyfin for KodiKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan
  2. Trakt for KodiKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jellyfin for Kodi — where it wins

    • Syncs selected Jellyfin libraries into Kodi’s local database
    • Keeps watched and resume states synchronized between Jellyfin and Kodi
    • Supports direct play, transcoding, and native playback over NFS or SMB

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a Jellyfin server
    • Installation is through a third-party repository
    • Support is through documentation and the community

  • 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
  • Jellyfin for Kodi7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source Kodi add-on for syncing and browsing Jellyfin libraries.

    Visit JellyfinFull 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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