Windows Media Center — Linux alternatives

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Windows Media Center was Microsoft's discontinued digital video recorder and media hub for Windows.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Windows Media Center does for you? Below are 2 Linux alternatives in the Sound & Video category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Sound & Video Platform: Windows

2 Linux alternatives to Windows Media Center

XBMC

XBMC (renamed Kodi in 2014) is a powerful open-source media center application for organizing and playing local and streamed media on a big screen.

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80% match

Moovida

Moovida was a discontinued open-source media center application for organizing and playing local and online media.

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20% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Windows Media Center?

Based on community votes, XBMC is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Windows Media Center on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Windows Media Center run natively on Linux?

Windows Media Center does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 2 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Windows Media Center free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.