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Channels DVRMythTV
Paid

The DVR server is a paid product; check the site for current pricing.

 Free

Free and open source under the GNU GPL.

Android, iOS, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Records antenna, provider and internet TV in one guide
  • Also serves personal media with metadata
  • Long-running project, in development since 2002
  • Regular stable releases, most recently 36.0 in 2026
  • Paid and closed source
  • Needs a machine at home running the server
  • Needs TV tuner hardware and setup work to record
  • More complex to configure than a simple media server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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