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 seven alternatives to Tvheadend for Windows, Linux and Mac. The best Tvheadend alternative is MediaPortal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tvheadend are MythTV, DVBViewer, Astra and DVBStreamer.

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Tvheadend alternatives are mainly Media Centers but may also be IPTV Apps or Media Players.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Tvheadend.
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Tvheadend is a TV streaming server for Linux supporting DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T, ATSC, IPTV, and Analog video (V4L) as input sources.

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Tvheadend alternatives page was last updated Sep 17, 2016
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  1. MediaPortal icon
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    MediaPortal

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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.

    29 MediaPortal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Dvb-t
    2.  Skinnable
    3.  DVB-C
    4.  TV Streaming
    5.  TV Tuner
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    • 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
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    MythTV

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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...

    44 MythTV alternatives
    MythTV screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MythTV Features

    1.  TV Tuner
    2.  DVR
    3.  TV Streaming
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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 the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Tvheadend.

    • MythTV is Free and Open SourceTvheadend is also Free and Open Source
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    DVBViewer

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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!

    23 DVBViewer alternatives
    Main window on desktop (DVB-T).

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    EPG for fullscreen mode & remote controls.
    Options.
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    DVBViewer Features

    1.  DVB-S
    2.  Dvb-t
    3.  TV Tuner
    4.  TV Streaming
    5.  DVB-C
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    • DVBViewer is the most popular commercial alternative to Tvheadend.

    • DVBViewer is Paid and ProprietaryTvheadend is Free and Open Source
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    Astra

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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
    Dashboard with DVB-adapters and channels

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Astra Features

    1.  Over-The-Top (OTT)
    2.  TV Streaming
    3.  Country Blocking
    4.  Adding collaborators
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  6. DVBStreamer

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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.

    9 DVBStreamer alternatives
    Main window of the GTK/Python control application.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    DVBStreamer Features

    1.  Streaming
    2.  TV Tuner
    3.  DVB-S
    Statistics window.
    Tuner status window.
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    ARGUS TV

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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!.

    6 ARGUS TV alternatives
    ARGUS TV screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ARGUS TV Features

    1.  TV Tuner
    2.  Dvb-t
    3.  Streaming
    4.  TV Streaming
    Discontinued

    Latest activity from 2014, see https://www.argus-tv.com/?p=169

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    DVBlast

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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.

    4 DVBlast alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    DVBlast Features

    1.  Streaming
    2.  Support for IPv6
    3.  Matroska
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