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NextPVR vs Channels DVR: catalog facts
NextPVR	Channels DVR
Free Free for personal use.	Paid The DVR server is a paid product; check the site for current pricing.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Self-hosted
Broad tuner support including DVB, ATSC and SAT>IP Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS or Docker	Records antenna, provider and internet TV in one guide Also serves personal media with metadata
Free only for personal use Needs a compatible TV tuner or network tuner	Paid and closed source Needs a machine at home running the server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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