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OpenELEC VS Subsonic

Compare OpenELEC VS Subsonic and see what are their differences

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OpenELEC logo OpenELEC

OpenELEC, which stands for Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center, is a Linux operating system that makes the host computer a Kodi media center. The software was the winner of the Swiss Opensource Award in 2014.

Subsonic logo Subsonic

Subsonic is a free, web-based media streamer, providing ubiquitous access to your music and video.
  • OpenELEC Landing page
    Landing page //
    2019-01-29
  • Subsonic Landing page
    Landing page //
    2018-10-11

OpenELEC videos

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My HTPC Is Now Running OpenELEC

More videos:

  • Review - OpenELEC Installation Guide 2019

Subsonic videos

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Subsonic - Your Own Personal Streaming Server (Overview)

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  • Review - 223 Subsonic Ammo
  • Review - Ammunition Review: CCI QUIET vs Aquila Subsonic. Which is best for stealth hunting? With BLOOPERS!

Category Popularity

0-100% (relative to OpenELEC and Subsonic)

OpenELEC

Subsonic

Video
100 100%
Video
0% 0
Media Players And Streaming Platforms
11 11%
Media Players And Streaming Platforms
89% 89
Media Player
32 32%
Media Player
68% 68
Watch Movies Online
100 100%
Watch Movies Online
0% 0

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Reviews

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OpenELEC Reviews

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Subsonic Reviews

7 Best Home Media Server Software Choices (2022)
At the end of the day, Subsonic will not be the best choice for everybody, especially since it is only compatible with a limited number of streaming devices. Avid show and movie watchers will have to deal with a lack of subtitle support, plus an inability to stream quality settings. For myself, music makes up over half the media I own, and Subsonic adequately meets my needs....
Source: heavy.com

Social recommendations and mentions

Based on our record, OpenELEC seems to be more popular. It has been mentiond 2 times since March 2021. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.

OpenELEC mentions (2)

  • Does Kodi support HDR passthrough using an x86 processor or an nvidia/AMD dGPU on Linux now?
    Its all good. I use to run Kodi on a HTPC that I built with openelec and it was pretty stable. I am not sure if it is available anymore (openelec.tv) it was a linux distro. I switched to NVidia shield due to the accessibility to Netflix and Amazon and I have not looked back. Oh an its cheaper than a HTPC I think... Source: about 2 years ago
  • Got Jellyfin a few days ago and LOVE the web version, but bad Roku app is a dealbreaker. Before I can it, are there any work arounds you guys have found?
    I know there are various customized distros for the RasPi, such as OpenElec, but as a staunch Linux and FLOSS advocate I still don't think that's what most people are searching for when they look for a streaming device these days. Source: about 3 years ago

Subsonic mentions (0)

We have not tracked any mentions of Subsonic yet. Tracking of Subsonic recommendations started around Mar 2021.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing OpenELEC and Subsonic, you can also consider the following products

LibreELEC - LibreELEC is ‘Just enough OS’ for Kodi, a Linux distribution built to run Kodi on current and...

Ampache - Web ( HTTP centralized ) based audio/video streaming application

GeeXboX - Dec 3, 2017 - . Author: Tomtom 1 Comment. Hi,.

YouTube Music - YouTube Music is a streaming app primarily designed for Android and iOS mobile devices. The app lets individuals search for music from their favorite artists, enjoy playlists, and access 30 million musical tracks.

OSMC - OSMC is a free and open source media center built for the people, by the people.

Navidrome - Music Server and Streamer compatible with Subsonic/Airsonic.

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