Bitmovin Player vs Kodi
| Bitmovin Player | Kodi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Mac, Windows, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Roku, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and web browsers | Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Codec support | H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AAC, MP3 | MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MPEG-4 SP/ASP, H.264, H.265, HuffYUV, MJPEG, RealVideo, RMVB, Sorenson, WMV, Cinepak, AAC, MP3, AC3, DTS |
| Subtitle formats | WebVTT, SRT, TTML/DFXP, CEA-608/708 | SRT, VPlayer, SAMI, MPL2, MicroDVD, SSA/ASS, EIA-608/EIA-708, TX3G, WebVTT, VobSub, PGS, SUP |
| Maximum resolution | 8k | |
| Playback speed control | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes |
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