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XBMC

XBMC is a Linux alternative to Windows Media Center on Windows.

Considering a switch? XBMC is one of 2 Sound & Video programs on Linux Alternative.com mapped specifically to Windows Media Center users, and community votes below reflect how it compares to the others.

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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. Read more

Category: Sound & Video Platform: Linux
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renamed organizing powerful source playing streamed center screen application

1 other Linux alternative to Windows Media Center

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Moovida

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is XBMC free?

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

Does XBMC run on Windows too?

Many Linux applications, including some in the Sound & Video category, also have Windows builds. Check the download link above to see what platforms XBMC supports.

What are other alternatives to Windows Media Center besides XBMC?

There is 1 other Linux alternative to Windows Media Center listed on this page, ranked by community votes.