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MediaPortal vs VDR: catalog facts
MediaPortal	VDR
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free to download from the project website.
Windows	Linux
Built-in live TV and PVR recording Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface	Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2
Windows only TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup	Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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