Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons
PVR IPTV Simple Client vs Trakt for Kodi
PVR IPTV Simple Client 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
PVR IPTV Simple Client and Trakt for Kodi score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; PVR IPTV Simple Client sits at #3 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 PVR IPTV Simple Client offers Pvr/iptv.
PVR IPTV Simple Client is the better fit for IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up. Trakt for Kodi is the better fit for kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt.
- PVR IPTV Simple Client fits best
IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up
- Trakt for Kodi fits best
Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt
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Side by side
| Feature | PVR IPTV Simple Client 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 | #3 in Kodi Add-ons | #7 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up | Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Support | Community | Community |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Specs | ||
| Add-on type | Pvr/iptv | Service integration |
| Playback features | Pause/resume, seeking, timeshifting, catch-up/archive playback (provider and inputstream dependent); HLS, DASH, Smooth Streaming via inputstream.adaptive | Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available |
| Library features | XMLTV electronic program guide; channel groups, genre mapping, channel logos, provider metadata mapping | Syncs movie and TV collections and watched status between Kodi and Trakt; can sync on library updates |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | All Kodi platforms |
| Installation source | Official repository | Official repository |
| Our review | ||
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| 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… 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
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
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
- PVR IPTV Simple Client7.9/10 · Free plan
Connect IPTV playlists and program guides to Kodi’s PVR interface.
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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