When comparing FLauncher (Android TV) vs Kodi, the Slant community recommends Kodi for most people. In the question“What are the best Android TV/Google TV/Fire TV enhancements?” Kodi is ranked 8th while FLauncher (Android TV) is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose Kodi is:
Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Xbox, Apple TV (jailbroken), and more.
Specs
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Pros
Pro You can change the background
You can use gradients, own picture or a picture from unsplash.
Pro No ads
It has no ads, shop or a discover tab.
Pro Non-TV apps
You can add non-TV apps.
Pro Can install on several devices
Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Xbox, Apple TV (jailbroken), and more.
Pro Lots of plugins available
Like PlutoTV, Curiosity Stream, and YouTube. 3rd party repositories, such as the SlyGuy Repository, contain more plugins like Disney+, Paramount+, Hulu, and Netflix.
Pro Free
Pro Open source
Completely FOSS, licensed under GPL 2.0
Pro Great customization/multiple skins
You can change navigation flow and other aspects of Kodi with the plethora of customization options and skins.
Pro Can play many different file formats
It supports Blu-ray Discs, CDs, DVDs, USB Flash Drives, local Hard Disk Drives, AirPlay, network file shares, basically every video, audio, and image format available, subtitle files, and even retro game console ROMs.
Cons
Con Only available in English
Sadly, only available in English.
Con A bit complicated to replace
You have to disable the Leanback/AndoidTV Launcher over ADB to replace it or remap the home key.
Con No shortcuts for input source
No shortcuts to change input source (HDMI 1/2/3, AV etc) which makes it hard to use for SmartTVs.
Con No channels support
You can not use app channels.
Con Feels too simple
Apart from backgrounds and small modifications you can't much do.
Con You may have to jailbreak some devices
This is only for things like a Fire stick, but Android TV boxes etc. should be fine.
Con Terrible navigation
Menus over menus with dozens of submenus.
Con Not Client/Server Capable
While most solutions provide a client/server setup the KODI developers REFUSE to adopt this approach forcing individual setups for every device.
Con Poorly optimized
Often not a fluid experience on low-end devices.
Con No official AAA addons for streaming services
It does not have any official AAA addons and fully relies on the community which result in often broken packages/addons.