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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

The Movie Database Python vs MusicBrainz Scraper Library

  • 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
MusicBrainz Scraper Library #2 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Kodi

The Movie Database Python leads on 0 checks, MusicBrainz Scraper Library 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 #2.

The Movie Database Python is the better fit for kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork. MusicBrainz Scraper Library is the better fit for kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information.

  • The Movie Database Python fits best

    Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork

  • MusicBrainz Scraper Library fits best

    Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information

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Side by side

Feature The Movie Database Python 9.2/10 Visit ↗ MusicBrainz Scraper Library 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Kodi Add-ons #2 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork Kodi music libraries needing MusicBrainz information
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 Metadata/library
Playback features Not checked yet Not checked yet
Library features Movie metadata; posters; fanart; keyart option; keywords as tags Music information retrieval from MusicBrainz
Supported platforms all Kodi platforms Not checked yet
Installation source Official repository Official 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
  • Retrieves music information from MusicBrainz
  • Provides a Kodi music scraper library/module
  • Listed in Kodi.tv repositories for Kodi v20 and v21
Cons
  • Focused on movie-library metadata and artwork, not broader media management
  • Supports Kodi 20 Nexus and above
  • Artwork and metadata depend on TMDb
  • Focused on music metadata retrieval
  • No documented playback features
  • No documented additional library-management capabilities
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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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…

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  1. The Movie Database PythonKodi Add-ons 9.2Free plan
  2. MusicBrainz Scraper LibraryKodi 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

  • 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
  • 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 →
  • MusicBrainz Scraper Library7.9/10 · Free plan

    A focused, free Kodi module for retrieving music information from MusicBrainz.

    Visit KodiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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