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OSMC vs LibreELEC: catalog facts
OSMC	LibreELEC
Free Free to download; the project accepts donations and sells its own Vero hardware.	Free Free to download.
Linux	Linux
Built on Debian and Kodi Plays most major media formats	Minimal system that boots directly into Kodi Regular releases following Kodi versions
Built around Kodi, so it suits TV use rather than a general desktop	Single-purpose; not meant for other software Relies on Kodi for its whole interface
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Closed 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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