ive been using kodi (xbmc was better moniker) since google killed sagetv. i recall attempting plex, but it seemed to lack some open/extensibility (its been awhile).

i have a side project i want to make as a modular plugin generating a cable layout with original air orders and networks/channels… kodi seems most optimal, but ill admit its been a long while since i looked at plex.

so why plex over kodi?

    • filcuk@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I use Plex and have the ‘lifetime’ licence.
      There have been bugs that don’t get fixed for years, while a bunch of new features I dont use keep getting released.

      These are incredibly infuriating; downloads, server not connecting until app reset, library browsing glitches that only get worse each year…

      I have not switched to Jellyfin yet due to my specific setup, but it will happen, or I’ll go mad, whichever comes first.

    • Nyarlathotep@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Plex has a lot of issues but that criticism I do not get: they have one payment tier. If you pay, no features are held back.

      The only exception I can remember is when they had that stupid arcade game feature, which was a separate monthly fee. It’s long dead now.