| FEATURES | KODI | PLEX MEDIA SERVER |
|---|---|---|
| Database Location | Client Based (or Centrally with MySQL) | Central Server |
| Database Management | Client Interface | Web Interface |
| Transcoding | Handled by Client | Handled by Server |
| Client Hardware Support | A Lot | A Lot More |
| Add-ons | Lots | Limited |
| Visual Customization | Very Flexible | Limited |
| Add-on Maintenance | Community | Professional |
| Cost | Free | Free, $5 per Client and/or Optional Subscription |
| Remote Streaming | Impossible/Difficult | Possible |