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OSMC vs MediaPortal: catalog facts
OSMC	MediaPortal
Free Free to download; the project accepts donations and sells its own Vero hardware.	Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.
Linux	Windows
Built on Debian and Kodi Plays most major media formats	Built-in live TV and PVR recording Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface
Built around Kodi, so it suits TV use rather than a general desktop	Windows only TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup
Operating system	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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