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MythTV vs Tvheadend: catalog facts
MythTV	Tvheadend
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free to download and run on your own server.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Long-running project, in development since 2002 Regular stable releases, most recently 36.0 in 2026	Handles broadcast tuners and IPTV in one server Streams live TV and records programmes
Needs TV tuner hardware and setup work to record More complex to configure than a simple media server	Linux only Needs tuner hardware or an IPTV source to be useful
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	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 23, 2026

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