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CoreELEC vs MediaPortal: catalog facts
CoreELEC	MediaPortal
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.
Linux	Windows
Hardware decoding for H.265, VP9 and AV1 Lossless audio passthrough including Atmos and DTS-HD MA	Built-in live TV and PVR recording Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface
Only runs on Amlogic hardware Replaces the device's existing system	Windows only TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup
Operating system	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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