MeTube
8.1#3 in video downloadersFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitMeTube vs Stacher
What both publish
| Fact | MeTube | Stacher |
|---|---|---|
| Device platforms | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension | Windows,macOS,Debian-based Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Output formats | MP4,M4A,MP3,Opus,WAV,FLAC,SRT,TXT,VTT,TTML,SBV,SCC,DFXP,JPG | MP4 |
| 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. | Stacher is a desktop graphical interface for yt-dlp that helps users download and manage online video and audio. |
| Subscriptions | Subscriptions to channels and playlists can queue new uploads as they appear. | Stacher can automate yt-dlp with subscriptions. |
| Support | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. | Premium includes priority support, and the maker also points users to the Stacher subreddit. |
| Supported sources | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp | various online platforms via yt-dlp |
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Stacher plans
- FreeFree
- Stacher Premium—
- FreeFree
- Stacher Premium$5 a month
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 Stacher if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.