OpenSubtitles.com
OpenSubtitles.com: A free Kodi add-on with detailed subtitle search, matching, and language filters. Ranked #9 of 22 in Kodi Add-ons by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for kodi viewers who need configurable subtitles.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forKodi viewers who need configurable subtitles
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Add-on typeService integration
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Searches by IMDb and TMDb IDs, TV metadata, filenames, and release information
- Offers language, hearing-impaired, and translation filters
- Caches results and shows VIP status and daily download quota
Where it doesn't
- Requires OpenSubtitles.com account credentials
- Focused on subtitle search and downloads, not playback features
- Uses the OpenSubtitles.com REST API
Our verdict on OpenSubtitles.com
OpenSubtitles.com is a free Kodi service add-on for finding and downloading subtitles for movies and TV shows. It suits Kodi viewers who want more control over subtitle selection, including people managing localized libraries or seeking hearing-impaired options. Searches can use IMDb or TMDb IDs, TV show or episode metadata, and filename and release information. The add-on requires OpenSubtitles.com account credentials, so it is a fit for viewers willing to connect that account to Kodi.
Search controls are its defining strength. Users can set multiple preferred languages and filter for hearing-impaired, foreign-parts-only, machine-translated, or AI-translated subtitles. The add-on also supports non-IMDb library IDs, and configurable caching can retain search results for a chosen duration. It displays VIP status and remaining daily download quota, useful context when selecting subtitles through the service. Installation is listed through Kodi’s official repository, with the vendor’s repository also described as an option.
The scope is deliberately narrow: this is a subtitle search and download integration, not a broader Kodi playback or library-management add-on. Its connection to the OpenSubtitles.com REST API and account requirement make it less suitable for viewers who prefer not to link a service account or need capabilities beyond subtitles. The published listing describes a free download and does not state a recurring add-on price. Choose it for configurable searches and language filtering; consider another option if account-based subtitle access or the add-on’s focused feature set does not fit your setup.
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OpenSubtitles.com pricing
OpenSubtitles.com fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Add-on type | Service integration |
| Playback features | Subtitle search and download for movies and TV shows; filename and release matching; preferred-language subtitle selection |
| Library features | Searches using IMDb/TMDb identifiers and TV metadata; handles localized libraries and non-IMDb library IDs |
| Supported platforms | Kodi 19–22; all Kodi platforms (Kodi metadata lists platform as all) |
| Installation source | Official repository |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Kodi, OpenSubtitles.com REST API |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
OpenSubtitles.com integrations
OpenSubtitles.com lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Kodi
- OpenSubtitles.com REST API
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