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LibreELEC vs OSMC: catalog facts
LibreELEC	OSMC
Free Free to download.	Free Free to download; the project accepts donations and sells its own Vero hardware.
Linux	Linux
Minimal system that boots directly into Kodi Regular releases following Kodi versions	Built on Debian and Kodi Plays most major media formats
Single-purpose; not meant for other software Relies on Kodi for its whole interface	Built around Kodi, so it suits TV use rather than a general desktop
Operating system	Operating system
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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