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When comparing CoreELEC vs Fire OS, the Slant community recommends Fire OS for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” Fire OS is ranked 11th while CoreELEC is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Fire OS is:
Since it is based on Android you can sideload any Android app.
Specs
Available OnAmlogic devices
Based OnLibreELEC
Default Desktop EnvironmentKodi
DeveloperdigitalLumberjack
Init-SystemBuildroot
Licensemainly GPL
Main UsageHTPC
OS FamilyGNU+Linux
Official Supported ArchitecturesAmlogic hardware
Origin?
Package ManagerKodi
Available OnFire TV devices
Based OnAndroid Open Source Project (AOSP)
Default Desktop EnvironmentFire TV Launcher
DeveloperAmazon
Init-SystemAndroid init
LicenseProprietary on top of Android TV
Main Usageset top box
OS FamilyLinux (AOSP-based)
Official Supported ArchitecturesARM
OriginUSA
Package ManagerAPK, Amazon App Store
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Common Questions
Pros
No pros yet!
Pro Sideloading
Since it is based on Android you can sideload any Android app.
Pro Cheap devices
Amazon FireTV devices are cheap and have often a discount.
Cons
No cons yet!
Con Ads
There are plenty of ads for Amazon Prime or products.
Con Amazon account
Needs an Amazon account.
Con Focuses on Amazon content
The main purpose of the stick is to provide a portal to Amazon's various online services.
Con Proprietary
The UI is proprietary software.