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EngPlayer vs TVHplayer: catalog facts
EngPlayer	TVHplayer
Free Free to download from Flathub; licensed as proprietary.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Xtream and M3U playlist support Background PVR recording and EPG catch-up	Watch and record live TV from a Tvheadend server Dedicated desktop app instead of the web UI
Proprietary license despite visible source Small, young project	Requires an existing Tvheadend server Small single-developer project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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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