Compare software

MythTV vs NextPVR: catalog facts
MythTV	NextPVR
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free for personal use.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Long-running project, in development since 2002 Regular stable releases, most recently 36.0 in 2026	Broad tuner support including DVB, ATSC and SAT>IP Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS or Docker
Needs TV tuner hardware and setup work to record More complex to configure than a simple media server	Free only for personal use Needs a compatible TV tuner or network tuner
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.