Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons
MusicBrainz Scraper Library vs Trakt for Kodi
MusicBrainz Scraper Library 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
MusicBrainz Scraper Library and Trakt for Kodi score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; MusicBrainz Scraper Library sits at #2 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 MusicBrainz Scraper Library offers Metadata/library.
MusicBrainz Scraper Library is the better fit for kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information. Trakt for Kodi is the better fit for kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt.
- MusicBrainz Scraper Library fits best
Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information
- Trakt for Kodi fits best
Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt
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Side by side
| Feature | MusicBrainz Scraper Library 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 | #2 in Kodi Add-ons | #7 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information | Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt |
| 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 | Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available |
| Library features | Music information retrieval from MusicBrainz | 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 | Official repository | Official 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 → |
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
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
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
- MusicBrainz Scraper Library7.9/10 · Free plan
A focused, free Kodi module for retrieving music information from MusicBrainz.
Visit KodiFull 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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