A comparison of DVR/Media-Players w/focus on ease-of-setup and User Friendliness
| Kodi | Plex | Tivo Roamio OTA | MythTV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdw cost | $150 | $150 | $385 | $150 |
| Software Cost | $0 | $150 | $0 | $0 |
| Commercial Skip | Y | N | N (usually) | Y |
| User-friendly x3 | N | Y | Y | N |
| Parental Controls | N | Y | Y | N |
| Mobile Streaming | N | Y | N$ | N |
| DVR | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Easy Series Recording setup x3 | N | Y | Y | N |
| Data Privacy (usage not tracked) | Y | N | N | Y |
| Upgrades Fully Automated x3 | N | N | Y | N |
| Stable operation (Windows OS not allowed) x3 | N | N | Y | N |
| Customize / extend / interface possible | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Recording filtering rules possible | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Remote-driven (no keyboard needed) | N | N | Y | N |
| Total | -13@$150 | +8@$300 | +12@$385 | -8@$150 |
Conclusion: for someone driven by ease of use and maintainabiiity, the Tivo Roamio is a good choice.