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VDR vs MediaPortal: catalog facts
VDR	MediaPortal
Free Free to download from the project website.	Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.
Linux	Windows
Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2	Built-in live TV and PVR recording Plays video, DVD, Blu-ray, music and photos in one interface
Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort	Windows only TV features need suitable tuner hardware and setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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