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Hypnotix vs Fred TV: catalog facts
HypnotixFred TV
Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 2.

Linux Linux
  • Supports M3U URLs, Xtream API and local M3U playlists
  • Handles several IPTV providers in one app
  • Dedicated IPTV client focused on speed
  • Actively developed with a large user base
  • Linux only, built with Linux Mint in mind
  • Needs an IPTV provider or playlist; it supplies no content itself
  • 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
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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