Tvheadend Alternatives

Tvheadend is described as 'TV streaming server for Linux supporting DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T, ATSC, IPTV, and Analog video (V4L) as input sources' and is a IPTV app in the video & movies category. There are nine alternatives to Tvheadend for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Flathub and Flatpak apps. The best Tvheadend alternative is MediaPortal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tvheadend are nextPVR, MythTV, DVBViewer and Astra.

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  1. MediaPortal icon
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    MediaPortal transforms your PC into a complete media solution. It runs on basic hardware, connects directly to your TV and displays your TV Series, Movies, Photos and Music in a much more dynamic way.

    27 MediaPortal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • MediaPortal is the most popular Windows alternative to Tvheadend.

    • MediaPortal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tvheadend.

    • MediaPortal is Free and Open SourceTvheadend is also Free and Open Source
  2. nextPVR icon
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    NextPVR. NextPVR is a popular free personal video recorder application for Microsoft Windows, making it easy to watch or record Live TV.

    19 nextPVR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
     
    • nextPVR is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Tvheadend.

    • nextPVR is Free and ProprietaryTvheadend is Free and Open Source
  3. MythTV icon
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    MythTV is a free, open source media center and digital video recorder (DVR) distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL. With its plugin architecture, MythTV can be transformed into a home media center suite, capable of managing your personal photo, video, and music collections...

    42 MythTV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    It is compatible with all systems, and supports a wide range of streaming devices.

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    • Most users think MythTV is a great Tvheadend alternative.

    • MythTV is Free and Open SourceTvheadend is also Free and Open Source
  4. DVBViewer icon
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    DVBViewer allows you to experience Digital TV on your PC. With a proper DVB card you can enter the world of digital entertainment and experience high quality, incredibly sharp TV pictures and near CD quality radio!

    24 DVBViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • DVBViewer is the most popular commercial alternative to Tvheadend.

    • DVBViewer is Paid and ProprietaryTvheadend is Free and Open Source
  5. Astra icon
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    Astra is a professional software to organize Digital Broadcasting Service for TV operators and broadcasters, internet service providers, hotels, etc. Astra is an acronym for "Advanced Streaming Application".

    3 Astra alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    DVBStreamer is an console based application to stream DVB/ATSC service(s) over UDP or to a file. It is more that just an app to stream AV though and feature a simple plugin architecture to allow more features to be added.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  7. ARGUS TV icon
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    Control Your TV Record and Watch TV with Your PC

    Record your most-loved TV programs with the push of a button. Never miss your favorite show again!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. DVBlast icon
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    DVBlast is written to be the core of a custom IRD, CID, or ASI gateway, based on a PC with a Linux-supported card. It is very lightweight and stable, designed for 24/7 operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  9. TVHplayer icon
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    TVHplayer is a desktop client for Tvheadend, allowing you to watch and record TV channels from your Tvheadend server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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