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Trakt for Kodi vs JellyCon
Trakt for Kodi 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
- Free planboth
Trakt for Kodi and JellyCon score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for kodi add-ons; Trakt for Kodi sits at #7 and JellyCon at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
On add-on type, Trakt for Kodi gives you Service integration where JellyCon offers Media source. On installation source, JellyCon gives you Third-party repository where Trakt for Kodi offers Official repository.
Trakt for Kodi is the better fit for kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt. JellyCon is the better fit for jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi.
- Trakt for Kodi fits best
Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt
- JellyCon fits best
Jellyfin users who prefer dynamic browsing in Kodi
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Side by side
| Feature | Trakt for Kodi 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | JellyCon 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #7 in Kodi Add-ons | #8 in Kodi Add-ons |
| Best for | Kodi users syncing watch history with Trakt | 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 | Service integration | Media source |
| Playback features | Scrobbles movies and TV episodes during playback; supports local media and compatible remote streams when metadata is available | Play movies, TV shows, music videos, music, and Live TV from a Jellyfin server |
| Library features | Syncs movie and TV collections and watched status between Kodi and Trakt; can sync on library updates | 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 | ||
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- 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 → - 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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