iTiVo vs TiVo Desktop Plus

Struggling to choose between iTiVo and TiVo Desktop Plus? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

iTiVo is a Video & Movies solution with tags like dvr, tivo, video-recording.

It boasts features such as Records live TV, Manages digital video library, TiVo-like interface, Schedule recordings, Pause/rewind live TV and pros including Free and open source, Familiar TiVo interface, Works on Mac and PC, No TiVo subscription needed.

On the other hand, TiVo Desktop Plus is a Video & Movies product tagged with tivo, dvr, video-transfer, media-management.

Its standout features include Transfers recordings from TiVo DVR to computer, One-click transfer of shows, Automatically converts shows to compatible formats, Allows editing recordings, Schedules transfers for later, Transfers shows wirelessly if TiVo supports it, Creates customized playlists, and it shines with pros like Easy way to get shows off TiVo, Good conversion features, Wireless transfer support, Editing tools allow customization, Automated transfers save time.

Feature	iTiVo	TiVo Desktop Plus
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Primary Category	Video & Movies	Video & Movies

Product Overview

iTiVo

Description: iTiVo is an open-source digital video recorder (DVR) application that uses TiVo's functionality and user interface on a standard PC or Mac. It allows you to record live TV and movies and manage your digital library.

TiVo Desktop Plus

Description: TiVo Desktop Plus is a software application that allows users to transfer shows recorded on a TiVo DVR to a Windows PC or Mac. It provides features like one-click transfers, automatic conversions, editing capabilities, and more.

Key Features Comparison

iTiVo Features

• Records live TV
• Manages digital video library
• TiVo-like interface
• Schedule recordings
• Pause/rewind live TV

TiVo Desktop Plus Features

• Transfers recordings from TiVo DVR to computer
• One-click transfer of shows
• Automatically converts shows to compatible formats
• Allows editing recordings
• Schedules transfers for later
• Transfers shows wirelessly if TiVo supports it
• Creates customized playlists

Pros & Cons Analysis

iTiVo

Pros

• Free and open source
• Familiar TiVo interface
• Works on Mac and PC
• No TiVo subscription needed

Cons

• Requires compatible TV tuner card
• Limited device support compared to TiVo
• No access to TiVo online services

TiVo Desktop Plus

Pros

• Easy way to get shows off TiVo
• Good conversion features
• Wireless transfer support
• Editing tools allow customization
• Automated transfers save time

Cons

• Requires purchase of Plus version for full features
• Transfer speed can be slow
• No streaming support
• Limited mobile device support
• Some compatibility issues on newer operating systems

Pricing Comparison

iTiVo

• Open Source

TiVo Desktop Plus

• Free limited version
• One-time purchase for Plus version ($54.99)