MeTube
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VisitMeTube vs VideoGrab
What both publish
| Fact | MeTube | VideoGrab |
|---|---|---|
| Device platforms | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension | Web browser |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum video quality | 4k | 4k |
| Output formats | MP4,M4A,MP3,Opus,WAV,FLAC,SRT,TXT,VTT,TTML,SBV,SCC,DFXP,JPG | MP3 audio; video format not specified |
| 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. | VideoGrab is a browser-based utility for saving videos you own, openly licensed videos, or videos you have permission to download. |
| Security | MeTube ships without authentication by design and is intended for a trusted network or use behind an authenticating reverse proxy. | The privacy policy states that the site uses HTTPS, password-protects its administrative interface, and does not store passwords, payment details, or contact details. |
| Subtitle downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The README directs users to the troubleshooting FAQ and GitHub Discussions for questions, and Issues for MeTube bugs. | Support is available by email at [email protected], and the site says it usually replies within 24 hours. |
| Supported sources | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp | VideoGrab says it supports dozens of public web sources, while private, restricted, removed, or login-required videos may fail. |
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
VideoGrab plans
- FreeFree
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 VideoGrab if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.