Hermes
5.9#125 in video downloadersWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitHermes vs MeTube
What both publish
| Fact | Hermes | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Batch downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | Hermes can be run using pre-built Docker images or built from source with Docker Compose. | The project provides Docker and Docker Compose quick starts, and its images support amd64 and arm64. |
| Device platforms | Web interface and API; self-hosted Docker deployment | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension |
| License | The repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0. | The repository lists the AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Playlist downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Hermes is a self-hosted video downloader built on yt-dlp. | MeTube is a self-hosted web UI for yt-dlp that downloads videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites to your server. |
| Support | The README directs users with problems to issue templates for bug, API, frontend, and DevOps issues. | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. |
| Supported sources | YouTube,Vimeo,TikTok,and 1,000+ other sites | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp |
Hermes plans
No prices published.
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Pick Hermes if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.