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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

MusicBrainz Scraper Library vs Jellyfin for Kodi

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
MusicBrainz Scraper Library #2 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Kodi
Jellyfin for Kodi #4 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Jellyfin

MusicBrainz Scraper Library leads on 0 checks, Jellyfin 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 Jellyfin for Kodi score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; MusicBrainz Scraper Library sits at #2 and Jellyfin for Kodi at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On installation source, Jellyfin 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. Jellyfin for Kodi is the better fit for jellyfin users wanting a synced Kodi library.

  • MusicBrainz Scraper Library fits best

    Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information

  • Jellyfin for Kodi fits best

    Jellyfin users wanting a synced Kodi library

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Side by side

Feature MusicBrainz Scraper Library 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Jellyfin for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Kodi Add-ons #4 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information Jellyfin users wanting a synced Kodi library
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 Metadata/library
Playback features Not checked yet Direct play; transcoding; add-on mode; native mode via NFS or SMB
Library features Music information retrieval from MusicBrainz Sync selected libraries to Kodi database; dynamic browsing of unsynced libraries; watched and resume-state sync
Supported platforms Not checked yet Kodi on PCs, tablets, Android TV, Fire TV and other TV boxes
Installation source Official repository Third-party repository
Our review
Pros
  • Retrieves music information from MusicBrainz
  • Provides a Kodi music scraper library/module
  • Listed in Kodi.tv repositories for Kodi v20 and v21
  • 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
Cons
  • Focused on music metadata retrieval
  • No documented playback features
  • No documented additional library-management capabilities
  • Requires a Jellyfin server
  • Installation is through a third-party repository
  • Support is through documentation and the community
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…

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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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  1. MusicBrainz Scraper LibraryKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan
  2. Jellyfin for KodiKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan

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

  • 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
  • MusicBrainz Scraper Library7.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused, free Kodi module for retrieving music information from MusicBrainz.

    Visit KodiFull verdict →
  • Jellyfin for Kodi7.9/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit JellyfinFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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