Media Downloader
6.5#84 in video downloadersFree planFree planLinuxWindows
VisitMedia Downloader vs MeTube
What both publish
| Fact | Media Downloader | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Batch downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,Linux | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | Versions 3.1.0 and later are licensed under GPL version 3 or later. | The repository lists the AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Output formats | MP3,MP4 | MP4,M4A,MP3,Opus,WAV,FLAC,SRT,TXT,VTT,TTML,SBV,SCC,DFXP,JPG |
| Playlist downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Media Downloader is a free, open-source web video and audio downloader. | MeTube is a self-hosted web UI for yt-dlp that downloads videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites to your server. |
| Subtitle downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The maker provides a GitHub issue reporting link and says users can support the project by starring the repository or donating. | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. |
| Supported sources | hundreds of websites | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp |
Media Downloader plans
- FreeFree
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Pick Media Downloader 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.