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The Movie Database Python vs Emby for Kodi
The Movie Database Python leads on 0 checks, Emby 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
- Highest scoreThe Movie Database Python · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
The Movie Database Python scores higher on our rubric for kodi add-ons: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
On add-on type, Emby for Kodi gives you Service integration where The Movie Database Python offers Metadata/library. On installation source, Emby for Kodi gives you Third-party repository where The Movie Database Python offers Official repository.
The Movie Database Python is the better fit for kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork. Emby for Kodi is the better fit for emby users wanting native Kodi library integration.
- The Movie Database Python fits best
Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork
- Emby for Kodi fits best
Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration
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Side by side
| Feature | The Movie Database Python 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Emby for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Kodi Add-ons | #5 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork | Emby users wanting native Kodi library integration |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Specs | ||
| Add-on type | Metadata/library | Service integration |
| Playback features | Not checked yet | direct play; transcoding; remote playback commands |
| Library features | Movie metadata; posters; fanart; keyart option; keywords as tags | synchronizes movies, TV shows, music videos, and music to Kodi database; dynamic library listings; watched and resume-state sync; extrafanart; profile backup |
| Supported platforms | all Kodi platforms | Not checked yet |
| Installation source | Official repository | Third-party repository |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | The Movie Database Python adds movie information and artwork from TMDb to a Kodi library. It suits Kodi users who want movie metadata, posters, and fanart gathered through a library scraper, rather than a standalone movie catalog or a… Read the review → |
Emby for Kodi connects Kodi to an Emby Server, bringing selected media libraries into Kodi’s native database. It is aimed at people who already use Emby and want to browse movies, TV shows, music videos, or music through Kodi. The add-on… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
The Movie Database Python — where it wins
- Scrapes movie metadata and retrieves posters and fanart from TMDb
- Offers optional keyart and a keyword whitelist for tags
- Available through Kodi’s official repository for supported Kodi platforms
Where it doesn't
- Focused on movie-library metadata and artwork, not broader media management
- Supports Kodi 20 Nexus and above
- Artwork and metadata depend on TMDb
Emby for Kodi — where it wins
- Synchronizes selected Emby libraries with Kodi’s native database
- Syncs watched and resume state between Emby and Kodi
- Supports direct play, transcoding, Live TV, and remote playback commands
Where it doesn't
- Requires both Emby Server and Kodi
- Installation uses Emby’s third-party repository
- Support is documented through docs
- The Movie Database Python9.2/10 · Free plan
A free Kodi add-on that adds TMDb movie details and artwork to a library.
Visit KodiFull verdict → - Emby for Kodi7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Kodi add-on for syncing Emby libraries and playback state.
Visit EmbyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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