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VDR vs NextPVR: catalog facts
VDR	NextPVR
Free Free to download from the project website.	Free Free for personal use.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Flexible timer recording HDTV support in version 2	Broad tuner support including DVB, ATSC and SAT>IP Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS or Docker
Needs suitable TV receiver hardware Building a system takes technical effort	Free only for personal use Needs a compatible TV tuner or network tuner
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 24, 2026

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