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OnlineTV vs TapinRadio
Both stand on media player software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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OnlineTV combines television, radio and other media with recording and personalisation tools across four platforms. The paid licence, source-dependent streams and lack of iPhone or iPad release may affect suitability.
Visit OnlineTV Free trial Windows
TapinRadio combines network radio playback with scheduling and recording on Windows. Its portable operation, accessibility statement, and five-computer license are useful considerations, but continued use requires payment after the trial.
Visit TapinRadioThe facts
| OnlineTV | TapinRadio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 18 | 2 |
| Maker | OnlineTV | Not published |
| Website | onlinetv-software.com | raimersoft.com |
| On media player software | #68 of 76 | #72 of 76 |
OnlineTV: what it does well
- Over 300 television channels listed
- Supports pausing, rewinding and scheduled recording
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android
- Three-day trial available
- Licences do not renew automatically
What to know first
- No free plan
- Stream availability cannot be guaranteed permanently
- Does not bypass country restrictions or paywalls
- iPhone and iPad versions are still in preparation
TapinRadio: what it does well
- Schedules and records live radio
- Runs portably from a USB flash drive
- Supports MP3 network playback
- 14-day trial is fully functional
- Standard license covers five computers
What to know first
- Windows only
- No free plan
- Use after trial requires a license
- Pricing listings show different billing terms
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