MeTube
8.1#4 in video downloadersFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitMeTube vs Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper
6.9#53 in video downloadersFree planFree planExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MeTube | Video DownloadHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Device platforms | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension | Google Chrome,Firefox,Microsoft Edge |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Output formats | MP4,M4A,MP3,Opus,WAV,FLAC,SRT,TXT,VTT,TTML,SBV,SCC,DFXP,JPG | MKV,MP4,MP3,M4A |
| Purpose | MeTube is a self-hosted web UI for yt-dlp that downloads videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites to your server. | Video Download Helper is a browser extension for detecting and downloading video and audio content from websites. |
| Subtitle downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. | The premium license includes priority support, and the maker's support site provides documentation and a contact option. |
| Supported sources | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp | websites; social media platforms; educational sites; news websites; streaming services |
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
Video DownloadHelper plans
- Subscription—
- Lifetime—
- FreeFree
- Premium SubscriptionR$75 a year
- Premium For LifeR$149, paid once
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 Video DownloadHelper if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.