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Tvheadend vs NextPVR: catalog facts
Tvheadend	NextPVR
Free Free to download and run on your own server.	Free Free for personal use.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Handles broadcast tuners and IPTV in one server Streams live TV and records programmes	Broad tuner support including DVB, ATSC and SAT>IP Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS or Docker
Linux only Needs tuner hardware or an IPTV source to be useful	Free only for personal use Needs a compatible TV tuner or network tuner
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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