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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

MusicBrainz Scraper Library vs PVR IPTV Simple Client

  • 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
PVR IPTV Simple Client #3 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Kodi

MusicBrainz Scraper Library leads on 0 checks, PVR IPTV Simple Client 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 PVR IPTV Simple Client score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; MusicBrainz Scraper Library sits at #2 and PVR IPTV Simple Client at #3 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On add-on type, PVR IPTV Simple Client gives you Pvr/iptv where MusicBrainz Scraper Library offers Metadata/library.

MusicBrainz Scraper Library is the better fit for kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information. PVR IPTV Simple Client is the better fit for IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up.

  • MusicBrainz Scraper Library fits best

    Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information

  • PVR IPTV Simple Client fits best

    IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up

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Side by side

Feature MusicBrainz Scraper Library 7.9/10 Visit ↗ PVR IPTV Simple Client 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Kodi Add-ons #3 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Integrations 2 integrations 3 integrations
Specs
Add-on type Metadata/library Pvr/iptv
Playback features Not checked yet Pause/resume, seeking, timeshifting, catch-up/archive playback (provider and inputstream dependent); HLS, DASH, Smooth Streaming via inputstream.adaptive
Library features Music information retrieval from MusicBrainz XMLTV electronic program guide; channel groups, genre mapping, channel logos, provider metadata mapping
Supported platforms Not checked yet Linux, macOS, Windows
Installation source Official repository Official 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
  • Loads local or remote M3U playlists and XMLTV program guides
  • Supports multiple playlist-guide pairs and TV or radio channel groups
  • Offers catch-up and timeshifting when provider and inputstream support them
Cons
  • Focused on music metadata retrieval
  • No documented playback features
  • No documented additional library-management capabilities
  • Requires compatible IPTV stream and guide sources from the user
  • Playback controls and catch-up depend on the provider and inputstream
  • Focused on Kodi’s PVR interface rather than providing IPTV channels
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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For Kodi users who already have IPTV streams and guide data, PVR IPTV Simple Client connects those sources to Kodi’s PVR interface for live TV and radio. It loads local or remote M3U playlists and XMLTV program guides, including Gzip- and…

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  1. MusicBrainz Scraper LibraryKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan
  2. PVR IPTV Simple ClientKodi 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

  • PVR IPTV Simple Client — where it wins

    • Loads local or remote M3U playlists and XMLTV program guides
    • Supports multiple playlist-guide pairs and TV or radio channel groups
    • Offers catch-up and timeshifting when provider and inputstream support them

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires compatible IPTV stream and guide sources from the user
    • Playback controls and catch-up depend on the provider and inputstream
    • Focused on Kodi’s PVR interface rather than providing IPTV channels
  • MusicBrainz Scraper Library7.9/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit KodiFull verdict →
  • PVR IPTV Simple Client7.9/10 · Free plan

    Connect IPTV playlists and program guides to Kodi’s PVR interface.

    Visit KodiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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