Kodi
Open-source media centre software for TVs and connected devices.
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Company facts
- Official name
- XBMC Foundation
- Entity type
- COMPANY
- Founded
- 2003
- Company size
- 50–200
- Market role
- Retailer & Marketplace
- Official website
- kodi.tv
What Kodi does
Kodi creates value by providing a free consumer media platform that aggregates personal and networked media playback into a television-first interface, then extends utility through an add-on ecosystem and companion tools. The foundation’s operating model is non-profit and community-led: adoption, developer participation, and sponsor goodwill support the project rather than paid software contracts.
Category differentiation
This refers to the non-profit open-source home media centre platform and foundation, not an enterprise software vendor or a paid streaming subscription service. It is closer to Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby than to advertising, martech, or B2B SaaS products.
Strategic context
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Kodi is a free, open-source media player and home entertainment platform maintained by the Kodi Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation. The software is designed for televisions and connected devices, enabling users to organise, play, and stream video, music, podcasts, and other digital media from local, network, or internet sources. Its ecosystem also includes an add-on repository and official remote-control apps for mobile devices. The organisation does not operate as a traditional commercial software vendor. Instead of charging subscription or licensing fees, it sustains the project through donations, sponsorships, and limited ancillary income such as merchandise or hardware-related royalties. Its direct users are consumers, home theatre enthusiasts, and hobbyists, while developers also participate through the extension ecosystem.
Business model & monetisation
Kodi’s monetisation is non-traditional and non-profit. The core software is free and open-source, with no standard subscription, licensing, or enterprise SaaS pricing. Revenue comes mainly from voluntary donations and corporate sponsorships, with possible minor ancillary income from merchandise or branded hardware royalties.
- Donations
- Community financial support
- Corporate sponsorships
- Sponsor support for project operations
- Merchandise or hardware royalties
- Ancillary partner income
Products & capabilities
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Recent recorded signals
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Kodi to Close at Least 19 Stores, Future of Others Uncertain
Retail Media · Recorded impact score: 2/5
German non-food discounter Kodi is shrinking its store network as part of its ongoing restructuring. From 144 current stores, 19 are definitely closing, all in North Rhine-Westphalia. Negotiations are ongoing for 56 other locations, while 69 stores are confirmed to remain open. The company filed for self-administered insolvency in July, and wages are secured until September. Store closures are expected to begin after the formal insolvency opening in October. This is the second major downsizing for Kodi, which previously went through a protective shield procedure in 2024. The parent company also acquired the insolvent discounter Mäc Geiz in February, which itself filed for insolvency in May.
- Kodi will close at least 19 stores, all in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Negotiations continue for 56 stores; 69 stores are to be retained.
Kodi 22 "Piers" Beta 2 Released
Recorded impact score: 3.5/5
Announcing the second Beta release of Kodi 22 "Piers"! A lot of polish has come together for the features added in Beta 1. HDR support is drastically improved, including HDR screenshots. International language support is also improved, especially for JSON-RPC consumers.
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Questions about Kodi
What is Kodi?
Kodi is a free, open-source media player and home entertainment platform for televisions and connected devices, maintained by a non-profit foundation.
Who uses Kodi?
Kodi is mainly used by consumers, home theatre enthusiasts, and hobbyists, as well as developers who build add-ons for the platform.
How does Kodi make money?
Kodi does not primarily charge for software access; it appears to be funded through donations, sponsorships, and limited ancillary income.
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