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MythTV vs VDR: catalog facts
MythTV	VDR
Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.	Free Free to download from the project website.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux
Long-running project, in development since 2002 Regular stable releases, most recently 36.0 in 2026	Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2
Needs TV tuner hardware and setup work to record More complex to configure than a simple media server	Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
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	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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