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Jellyfin vs Channels DVR: catalog facts
Jellyfin	Channels DVR
Free Free software with no premium tier. The project states there are no strings attached, no…	Paid The DVR server is a paid product; check the site for current pricing.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Self-hosted, Web	Android, iOS, Self-hosted
No premium tier: every feature is available to everyone, with no licence to buy Movies, shows, music, live TV and DVR, books and photos in one library	Records antenna, provider and internet TV in one guide Also serves personal media with metadata
You run the server, so updates, storage and remote access are yours to manage Client apps on TV platforms vary in quality compared with commercial services	Paid and closed source Needs a machine at home running the server
Self-hosted, Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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