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Fred TV vs IPTVMac: catalog facts
Fred TV	IPTVMac
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Linux	macOS
Dedicated IPTV client focused on speed Actively developed with a large user base	Supports Xtream Codes and M3U sources Includes search, Picture in Picture, catch-up, downloads, and subtitles
Needs an IPTV source of your own; no channels are included Repository name differs from the app name, which can confuse searches	Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later only Does not provide channels or subscriptions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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