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MusicBrainz Scraper Library vs Emby for Kodi
MusicBrainz Scraper Library leads on 0 checks, Emby 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
MusicBrainz Scraper Library and Emby for Kodi score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; MusicBrainz Scraper Library sits at #2 and Emby for Kodi at #5 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
On add-on type, Emby for Kodi gives you Service integration where MusicBrainz Scraper Library offers Metadata/library. On installation source, Emby for Kodi gives you Third-party repository where MusicBrainz Scraper Library offers Official repository.
MusicBrainz Scraper Library is the better fit for kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information. Emby for Kodi is the better fit for emby users wanting native Kodi library integration.
- MusicBrainz Scraper Library fits best
Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information
- Emby for Kodi fits best
Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration
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Side by side
| Feature | MusicBrainz Scraper Library 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Emby for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Kodi Add-ons | #5 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information | Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Specs | ||
| Add-on type | Metadata/library | Service integration |
| Playback features | Not checked yet | direct play; transcoding; remote playback commands |
| Library features | Music information retrieval from MusicBrainz | synchronizes movies, TV shows, music videos, and music to Kodi database; dynamic library listings; watched and resume-state sync; extrafanart; profile backup |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Installation source | Official repository | Third-party repository |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | MusicBrainz Scraper Library is a Kodi add-on library/module for retrieving music information from MusicBrainz. Team Kodi is identified as its author, and its focused role makes it relevant to people maintaining Kodi music libraries who… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MusicBrainz Scraper Library — where it wins
- Retrieves music information from MusicBrainz
- Provides a Kodi music scraper library/module
- Listed in Kodi.tv repositories for Kodi v20 and v21
Where it doesn't
- Focused on music metadata retrieval
- No documented playback features
- No documented additional library-management capabilities
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
- MusicBrainz Scraper Library7.9/10 · Free plan
A focused, free Kodi module for retrieving music information from MusicBrainz.
Visit KodiFull verdict → - Emby for Kodi7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Kodi add-on for syncing Emby libraries and playback state.
Visit EmbyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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