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TVHplayer vs EngPlayer: catalog facts
TVHplayer	EngPlayer
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.	Free Free to download from Flathub; licensed as proprietary.
Linux	Linux
Watch and record live TV from a Tvheadend server Dedicated desktop app instead of the web UI	Xtream and M3U playlist support Background PVR recording and EPG catch-up
Requires an existing Tvheadend server Small single-developer project	Proprietary license despite visible source Small, young project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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