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Tvheadend vs VDR: catalog facts
Tvheadend	VDR
Free Free to download and run on your own server.	Free Free to download from the project website.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux
Handles broadcast tuners and IPTV in one server Streams live TV and records programmes	Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2
Linux only Needs tuner hardware or an IPTV source to be useful	Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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