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The Movie Database Python vs Trakt for Kodi
The Movie Database Python 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
- 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 #7.
On add-on type, Trakt for Kodi gives you Service integration 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. Trakt for Kodi is the better fit for kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt.
- The Movie Database Python fits best
Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork
- Trakt for Kodi fits best
Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt
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Side by side
| Feature | The Movie Database Python 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Trakt 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 | #7 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | Kodi users who want movie metadata and artwork | 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 | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Specs | ||
| Add-on type | Metadata/library | Service integration |
| Playback features | Not checked yet | Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available |
| Library features | Movie metadata; posters; fanart; keyart option; keywords as tags | Syncs movie and TV collections and watched status between Kodi and Trakt; can sync on library updates |
| Supported platforms | all Kodi platforms | All Kodi platforms |
| Installation source | Official repository | Official repository |
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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 → |
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
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
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
- 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 → - 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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