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tinyMediaManager vs MediaElch: catalog facts
tinyMediaManager	MediaElch
Freemium A free version is available, with extra features in a paid licence.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
NFO files for Kodi, Emby, Jellyfin and Plex Several metadata and artwork sources	Many metadata scrapers for film, TV and music Writes Kodi-compatible nfo files
Java Swing interface feels dated Scraping needs an internet connection	Manages metadata only; it does not stream media Built mainly around Kodi conventions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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