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Kodi vs LYNX-SHARE
Kodi has 21,437 GitHub stars, 6,658 forks, 466 open issues and last shipped yesterday. LYNX-SHARE has 651 stars, 72 forks, 6 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Kodi leads on adoption by 3,193% (21,437 vs 651 stars). Kodi is written in C++ under a custom or non-standard licence; LYNX-SHARE is written in C++ under AGPL-3.0. Kodi has attracted 31% as many forks as stars, LYNX-SHARE 11%. LYNX-SHARE was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (linux), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Kodi | LYNX-SHARE | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 21K | ★ 651 |
| License | Custom / other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | C++ | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-11-05 | 2026-11-05 |
| Forks | ⑂ 6.7K | ⑂ 72 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Kodi if
- You weight community size — 21K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick LYNX-SHARE if
- You want the LYNX-SHARE feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and LYNX-SHARE fits your workflow better
About Kodi
website • docs • community • add ons Welcome to Kodi Home Theater Software! Kodi is an award winning free and open source software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. Available as a native application for Android, Linux, BSD, macOS, iOS, tvOS and Windows operating systems , Kodi runs on most common processor architectures. Created in 2003 by a group of like minded programmers, Kodi is a non profit project run by the XBMC Foundation and developed by volunteers located around the world. More than 500 software developers have contributed to Kodi to date, and 100 plus translators have worked to…
About LYNX-SHARE
LYNX SHARE A lightweight DAW with the FL Studio workflow. Channel Rack, Piano Roll, Playlist and Mixer in C++20 + JUCE 8, built to run well on any PC. Windows, macOS and Linux. Website · Download · Features · FL projects · User guide · Built in plugins · Building · Status · Roadmap LYNX SHARE's own demo project ( LYNX.exe showcase ) in the 0.1.19 workspace: browser, Piano Roll, Channel Rack and Mixer. Inspired by the classics LYNX SHARE ships native plugins inspired by the third party plugins producers use most, next to its clean room FL Studio natives. 24 dedicated LYNX SHARE engines are in, more are being…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kodi or LYNX-SHARE more popular?
Kodi has 21,437 GitHub stars and LYNX-SHARE has 651. Kodi has the larger community by that measure.
Are Kodi and LYNX-SHARE free?
Both are open source. Kodi has no licence declared in this registry, and LYNX-SHARE is licensed under AGPL-3.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Kodi and LYNX-SHARE?
Kodi is written in C++ and LYNX-SHARE in C++. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Kodi or LYNX-SHARE?
Choose Kodi if you want the larger community (21,437 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose LYNX-SHARE if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.