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CoreELEC vs OSMC: catalog facts
CoreELEC	OSMC
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download; the project accepts donations and sells its own Vero hardware.
Linux	Linux
Hardware decoding for H.265, VP9 and AV1 Lossless audio passthrough including Atmos and DTS-HD MA	Built on Debian and Kodi Plays most major media formats
Only runs on Amlogic hardware Replaces the device's existing system	Built around Kodi, so it suits TV use rather than a general desktop
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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