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When comparing CoreELEC vs tvOS, the Slant community recommends CoreELEC for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” CoreELEC is ranked 12th while tvOS is ranked 14th.
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 OnApple TV devices
Based OnFreeBSD>macOS/iOS
Default Desktop EnvironmenttvOS UI
DeveloperApple, Inc.
Init-System?
LicenseProprietary
Main Usageset top box
OS FamilyUNIX
Official Supported ArchitecturesARM, ix86/x86_32(Apple 1st gen)
OriginUSA
Package ManagerApple AppStore
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Common Questions
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Pros
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Pro For Apple fanboys
If you're already on the Apple ecosystem so you don't have much choice.
Cons
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Con Vendor lock-in
You have to use their services their app store and so on. There is no way to sideload apps.
Con Expensive
It's a very expensive device compared to other devices with the same features.