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EngPlayer vs Fred TV: catalog facts
EngPlayer	Fred TV
Free Free to download from Flathub; licensed as proprietary.	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2.
Linux	Linux
Xtream and M3U playlist support Background PVR recording and EPG catch-up	Dedicated IPTV client focused on speed Actively developed with a large user base
Proprietary license despite visible source Small, young project	Needs an IPTV source of your own; no channels are included Repository name differs from the app name, which can confuse searches
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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