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NextPVR vs VDR: catalog facts
NextPVR	VDR
Free Free for personal use.	Free Free to download from the project website.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Linux
Broad tuner support including DVB, ATSC and SAT>IP Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS or Docker	Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2
Free only for personal use Needs a compatible TV tuner or network tuner	Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
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	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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