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Channels DVR vs NextPVR: catalog facts
Channels DVR	NextPVR
Paid The DVR server is a paid product; check the site for current pricing.	Free Free for personal use.
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Records antenna, provider and internet TV in one guide Also serves personal media with metadata	Broad tuner support including DVB, ATSC and SAT>IP Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS or Docker
Paid and closed source Needs a machine at home running the server	Free only for personal use Needs a compatible TV tuner or network tuner
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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