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MediaPortal vs CoreELEC: catalog facts
MediaPortal	CoreELEC
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free and open source.
Windows	Linux
Built-in live TV and PVR recording Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface	Hardware decoding for H.265, VP9 and AV1 Lossless audio passthrough including Atmos and DTS-HD MA
Windows only TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup	Only runs on Amlogic hardware Replaces the device's existing system
Downloadable app	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License: GPL	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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