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TVHplayerStationTV Link
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

 Paid

The product is sold through online shops; the Mac version has a trial limited to five…

Linux Windows, macOS
  • Watch and record live TV from a Tvheadend server
  • Dedicated desktop app instead of the web UI
  • Plays recorded and live TV from compatible network devices
  • Supports multiple servers and nasne
  • Requires an existing Tvheadend server
  • Small single-developer project
  • Requires a compatible DTCP-IP device on the home network
  • The Mac trial limits each playback to five minutes
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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