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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

PVR IPTV Simple Client vs JellyCon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
PVR IPTV Simple Client #3 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Kodi
JellyCon #8 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Jellyfin

PVR IPTV Simple Client leads on 0 checks, JellyCon 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

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PVR IPTV Simple Client and JellyCon score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; PVR IPTV Simple Client sits at #3 and JellyCon at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On add-on type, PVR IPTV Simple Client gives you Pvr/iptv where JellyCon offers Media source. On installation source, JellyCon gives you Third-party repository where PVR IPTV Simple Client offers Official repository.

PVR IPTV Simple Client is the better fit for IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up. JellyCon is the better fit for jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi.

  • PVR IPTV Simple Client fits best

    IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up

  • JellyCon fits best

    Jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi

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Side by side

Feature PVR IPTV Simple Client 7.9/10 Visit ↗ JellyCon 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in Kodi Add-ons #8 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up Jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Integrations 3 integrations 2 integrations
Specs
Add-on type Pvr/iptv Media source
Playback features Pause/resume, seeking, timeshifting, catch-up/archive playback (provider and inputstream dependent); HLS, DASH, Smooth Streaming via inputstream.adaptive Play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV from a Jellyfin server
Library features XMLTV electronic program guide; channel groups, genre mapping, channel logos, provider metadata mapping Dynamically browses server libraries; supports shortcuts and home-screen widgets
Supported platforms Linux, macOS, Windows Kodi; supported device platforms not specified
Installation source Official repository Third-party repository
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Browses movies, TV, music videos, and music directly from Jellyfin
  • Plays Live TV from a Jellyfin server
  • Supports multiple accounts, shortcuts, and home-screen widgets
Cons
  • 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
  • Requires a Jellyfin server alongside Kodi
  • Uses a third-party repository for installation
  • Dynamic browsing avoids local metadata sync into Kodi’s database
Our verdict

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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JellyCon connects Kodi to a Jellyfin server so people can browse and play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV. It is aimed at Jellyfin users who want server libraries available as a Kodi media source, with items retrieved…

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  1. PVR IPTV Simple ClientKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan
  2. JellyConKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • JellyCon — where it wins

    • Browses movies, TV, music videos, and music directly from Jellyfin
    • Plays Live TV from a Jellyfin server
    • Supports multiple accounts, shortcuts, and home-screen widgets

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a Jellyfin server alongside Kodi
    • Uses a third-party repository for installation
    • Dynamic browsing avoids local metadata sync into Kodi’s database

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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