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VDR vs Channels DVR: catalog facts
VDR	Channels DVR
Free Free to download from the project website.	Paid The DVR server is a paid product; check the site for current pricing.
Linux	Android, iOS, Self-hosted
Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2	Records antenna, provider and internet TV in one guide Also serves personal media with metadata
Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort	Paid and closed source Needs a machine at home running the server
Downloadable app	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
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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