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Channels DVR vs VDR: catalog facts
Channels DVR	VDR
Paid The DVR server is a paid product; check the site for current pricing.	Free Free to download from the project website.
Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Linux
Records antenna, provider and internet TV in one guide Also serves personal media with metadata	Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2
Paid and closed source Needs a machine at home running the server	Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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