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Head-to-head · Kodi Add-ons

The Movie Database Python vs PVR IPTV Simple Client

  • 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
PVR IPTV Simple Client #3 in Kodi Add-ons 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Kodi

The Movie Database Python leads on 0 checks, PVR IPTV Simple Client 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 #3.

On add-on type, PVR IPTV Simple Client gives you Pvr/iptv where The Movie Database Python offers Metadata/library.

The Movie Database Python is the better fit for kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork. PVR IPTV Simple Client is the better fit for IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up.

  • The Movie Database Python fits best

    Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork

  • PVR IPTV Simple Client fits best

    IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up

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Side by side

Feature The Movie Database Python 9.2/10 Visit ↗ PVR IPTV Simple Client 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Kodi Add-ons #3 in Kodi Add-ons
Best for Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork IPTV users needing playlists, guides, and catch-up
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 Linux, macOS, Windows
Integrations 2 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Specs
Add-on type Metadata/library Pvr/iptv
Playback features Not checked yet Pause/resume, seeking, timeshifting, catch-up/archive playback (provider and inputstream dependent); HLS, DASH, Smooth Streaming via inputstream.adaptive
Library features Movie metadata; posters; fanart; keyart option; keywords as tags XMLTV electronic program guide; channel groups, genre mapping, channel logos, provider metadata mapping
Supported platforms all Kodi platforms Linux, macOS, Windows
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
  • 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
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 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
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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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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  1. The Movie Database PythonKodi Add-ons 9.2Free plan
  2. PVR IPTV Simple ClientKodi 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

  • 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
  • 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 →
  • PVR IPTV Simple Client7.9/10 · Free plan

    Connect IPTV playlists and program guides to Kodi’s PVR interface.

    Visit KodiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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