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OSMC vs Stremio: catalog facts
OSMC	Stremio
Free Free to download; the project accepts donations and sells its own Vero hardware.	Free Free to download and use.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Built on Debian and Kodi Plays most major media formats	Brings several add-on sources into one library Syncs watch progress across devices when logged in
Built around Kodi, so it suits TV use rather than a general desktop	What you can watch depends on the add-ons you install Current desktop version 5 is still a beta
Operating system	Downloadable app
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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