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IPTVnator vs TVHplayer: catalog facts
IPTVnator	TVHplayer
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Opens m3u and m3u8 playlists TV guide (EPG) support	Watch and record live TV from a Tvheadend server Dedicated desktop app instead of the web UI
Brings no channels of its own; you supply a playlist from a provider	Requires an existing Tvheadend server Small single-developer project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	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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