EGM Downloader
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VisitEGM Downloader vs MeTube
What both publish
| Fact | EGM Downloader | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Batch downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project says it is powered by yt-dlp and uses FFmpeg for video and audio processing. | The maker documents Chrome and Firefox extensions, bookmarklets, an iOS Shortcut, Android share-menu apps and a Raycast extension for sending links to MeTube. |
| License | The software is licensed under AGPL-3.0, with modifications and distributions subject to the license's source-sharing terms. | The repository lists the AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Maximum video quality | 8k | 4k |
| Output formats | MP4,MKV,MP4 H.264,MP3,M4A,OPUS,FLAC | MP4,M4A,MP3,Opus,WAV,FLAC,SRT,TXT,VTT,TTML,SBV,SCC,DFXP,JPG |
| Playlist downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | EGM Downloader downloads video and extracts audio from 1,000+ websites, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. | MeTube is a self-hosted web UI for yt-dlp that downloads videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites to your server. |
| Security | The security policy says Windows and macOS use an OS-level renderer sandbox, while the Linux AppImage disables that sandbox and retains other listed protections. | MeTube ships without authentication by design and is intended for a trusted network or use behind an authenticating reverse proxy. |
| Subtitle downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Bug reports and feature requests go through GitHub Issues, and the project says it aims to respond to security vulnerability reports within 48 hours. | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. |
EGM Downloader plans
No prices published.
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Pick EGM Downloader if…
It suits people who want a desktop downloader without terminal setup, across Windows, macOS, or Linux. It also fits users needing playlists, subtitles, batch jobs, or local processing.
Pick MeTube if…
MeTube suits people who want to download videos, audio, playlists, or subtitles from YouTube and other yt-dlp-supported sites. Its Android, iOS, web, and Chrome extension options give users several ways to access it.