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When comparing tvOS vs LibreELEC, the Slant community recommends LibreELEC for most people. In the question“What is the best set-top box OS?” LibreELEC is ranked 9th while tvOS is ranked 14th.
Specs
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
Available OnPC's
Based OnOpenELEC
Default Desktop EnvironmentKodi
DeveloperLibreELEC Team
Init-SystemBuildroot
Licensemainly GPL
Main UsageHTPC
OS FamilyGNU+Linux
Official Supported ArchitecturesARM, ix86, amd64
Origin?
Package ManagerKodi
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Pros
Pro For Apple fanboys
If you're already on the Apple ecosystem so you don't have much choice.
Pro Free and easy to install and use
Pro Ease of use!
Ease of installation and small memory foot print. Boots straight into kodi. Lighting fast operation. Huge support network. Regular updates! Follows development of kodi closely.
Pro Runs on a USB stick or SD card as small as 8 gb
Check here for full specs and requirements.
Pro Runs well on a Raspberry Pi
Runs cooler than Kodi on a Pi.
Cons
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.
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