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EngPlayerHypnotix
Free

Free to download from Flathub; licensed as proprietary.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Linux Linux
  • Xtream and M3U playlist support
  • Background PVR recording and EPG catch-up
  • Supports M3U URLs, Xtream API and local M3U playlists
  • Handles several IPTV providers in one app
  • Proprietary license despite visible source
  • Small, young project
  • Linux only, built with Linux Mint in mind
  • Needs an IPTV provider or playlist; it supplies no content itself
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: GPL-3.0
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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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