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MediaPortal vs OSMC: catalog facts
MediaPortal	OSMC
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free to download; the project accepts donations and sells its own Vero hardware.
Windows	Linux
Built-in live TV and PVR recording Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface	Built on Debian and Kodi Plays most major media formats
Windows only TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup	Built around Kodi, so it suits TV use rather than a general desktop
Downloadable app	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License: GPL	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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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