MediaGo
7.0#45 in video downloadersFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitMediaGo vs MeTube
What both publish
| Fact | MediaGo | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Batch downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Scripts and other applications can use the HTTP API to create tasks, start or stop downloads, and query progress. | The maker documents Chrome and Firefox extensions, bookmarklets, an iOS Shortcut, Android share-menu apps and a Raycast extension for sending links to MeTube. |
| Purpose | MediaGo is a cross-platform video downloader with built-in resource detection: open a page, select a resource, and save it. | 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 quick-start page lists a MediaGo QQ feedback group for questions and feedback. | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. |
| Supported sources | YouTube,Bilibili,Twitter/X,Instagram,Reddit,M3U8/HLS,1,000+ other video sites | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp |
MediaGo plans
- MediaGoFree
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Pick MediaGo 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.