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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

The Movie Database Python vs JellyCon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score The Movie Database Python #1 in Kodi Add-ons 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Kodi
JellyCon #8 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Jellyfin

The Movie Database Python 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

  • 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 #8.

On add-on type, The Movie Database Python gives you Metadata/library where JellyCon offers Media source. On installation source, JellyCon 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. JellyCon is the better fit for jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi.

  • The Movie Database Python fits best

    Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork

  • JellyCon fits best

    Jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi

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Side by side

Feature The Movie Database Python 9.2/10 Visit ↗ JellyCon 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Kodi Add-ons #8 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork 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 2 integrations 2 integrations
Specs
Add-on type Metadata/library Media source
Playback features Not checked yet Play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV from a Jellyfin server
Library features Movie metadata; posters; fanart; keyart option; keywords as tags Dynamically browses server libraries; supports shortcuts and home-screen widgets
Supported platforms all Kodi platforms Kodi; supported device platforms not specified
Installation source Official repository Third-party repository
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • Focused on movie-library metadata and artwork, not broader media management
  • Supports Kodi 20 Nexus and above
  • Artwork and metadata depend on TMDb
  • 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

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…

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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. The Movie Database PythonKodi Add-ons 9.2Free plan
  2. JellyConKodi Add-ons 7.9Free plan

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

  • 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
  • The Movie Database Python9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free Kodi add-on that adds TMDb movie details and artwork to a library.

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  • JellyCon7.9/10 · Free plan

    A free Kodi media source for dynamically browsing and playing Jellyfin libraries.

    Visit JellyfinFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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