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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
JW Player
Star Rating
(14)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about JW PlayerKodi
Star Rating
(19)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that JW Player excels in video management with a score of 9.3, while Kodi falls behind with a score of 7.9, indicating that JW Player offers more robust tools for organizing and managing video content effectively.
- Reviewers mention that JW Player's live streaming capabilities are rated at 9.0, significantly higher than Kodi's 7.8, suggesting that JW Player provides a more reliable and feature-rich live streaming experience.
- G2 users highlight JW Player's monetization options, scoring 9.0, which allows for better revenue generation through video content, whereas Kodi lacks in this area, making it less suitable for users focused on monetization.
- Users on G2 say that JW Player's ease of use is rated at 8.6, making it more user-friendly compared to Kodi's 6.9, which can be a crucial factor for teams looking for a straightforward setup and operation.
- Reviewers mention that JW Player offers superior support with a quality rating of 7.7, while Kodi's support is rated at 5.5, indicating that users may face challenges when seeking assistance with Kodi.
- Users report that JW Player's integration capabilities are rated at 8.8, allowing for seamless connections with other tools, while Kodi's score of 7.5 suggests it may not integrate as effectively with third-party applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
JW Player
No pricing availableKodi
No pricing availableFree Trial
JW Player
No trial information availableKodi
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.8
12
8.0
16
Ease of Use
8.1
12
6.9
16
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.9
9
5.5
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
7.8
16
Features by Category
Software Options
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Audience Tools
Not enough data
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Streamer Tools
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
7.7
8
8.0
9
7.9
7
8.1
7
8.3
6
7.8
6
Management
8.5
8
7.9
8
7.7
8
7.2
6
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
8.1
7
Marketing
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
7.5
8
8.0
5
7.9
8
7.5
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Platform
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Security
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Agentic AI - Video Hosting
Not enough data
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Customization
Not enough data
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Organization
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
JW Player
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kodi
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
21.4%
Religious Institutions
7.1%
Online Media
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Newspapers
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Pharmaceuticals
15.8%
Online Media
15.8%
Computer Software
15.8%
Entertainment
10.5%
Cosmetics
10.5%
Other
31.6%
Discussions
JW Player has no discussions with answers
Kodi has no discussions with answers
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