MediaPortal
www.team-mediaportal.com
Free open-source HTPC media center for your living room
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About MediaPortal
MediaPortal is a free, open-source media center that transforms a standard PC into a powerful Home Theater PC (HTPC). It connects directly to your TV and provides a dynamic interface for viewing TV series, movies, photos, and music. The software includes a robust TV engine and PVR (Personal Video Recorder) functionality, allowing users to record and manage live TV for free. It runs on basic hardware and offers extensive customization through plugins and skins.
Published 2026-08-13 · Links checked 2026-09-07
MediaPortal in their own words
“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. All in the comfort of your living room, on your big sc”
Where MediaPortal fits
MediaPortal is tagged #media-center, #htpc, #open-source, #pvr, #tv. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #media-center — the only listing with this tag so far
- #htpc — the only listing with this tag so far
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag
- #pvr — the only listing with this tag so far
- #tv — the only listing with this tag so far
MediaPortal is one of 72 Other tools listed on ToolDock. Also in Other: CreateEasily, Big Buck Bunny, Internet Archive — see the Other ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
Compare MediaPortal with Other tools
Side-by-side pages use listing facts only: pricing, shared and unique tags, official-site facts where available, and verification dates.
| Tool | Pricing | Shared tags | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemium | #open-source | MediaPortal vs Bitwarden → |
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Frequently asked questions
What is MediaPortal?
MediaPortal is a Other tool: Free open-source HTPC media center for your living room. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is MediaPortal free?
Yes — MediaPortal is listed as free on ToolDock. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.