MeTube
8.1#4 in video downloadersFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitMeTube vs Pinchflat
What both publish
| Fact | MeTube | Pinchflat |
|---|---|---|
| Batch downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension | web |
| Download options | Each download can use a chosen quality, format and folder, with server-wide yt-dlp options and presets also available. | It supports audio downloads and custom rules for YouTube Shorts and livestreams. |
| Playlist downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | MeTube is a self-hosted web UI for yt-dlp that downloads videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites to your server. | Pinchflat is a self-hosted app built with yt-dlp for downloading YouTube videos from channels or playlists and periodically checking for new content. |
| Security | MeTube ships without authentication by design and is intended for a trusted network or use behind an authenticating reverse proxy. | GitHub reports that the repository has no SECURITY.md security policy and no published security advisories. |
| Supported sources | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp | YouTube |
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Pinchflat plans
- PinchflatFree
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.
Pick Pinchflat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.