MeTube
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VisitMeTube vs YouTubeDL
What both publish
| Fact | MeTube | YouTubeDL |
|---|---|---|
| Batch downloads | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | web,Android,iOS,Chrome extension | Windows,macOS,Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The repository lists the AGPL-3.0 license. | The project is licensed under MIT. |
| Maximum video quality | 4k | 1080p |
| Output formats | MP4,M4A,MP3,Opus,WAV,FLAC,SRT,TXT,VTT,TTML,SBV,SCC,DFXP,JPG | MP4,MP3,AAC |
| 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. | YouTubeDL is a cross-platform desktop application for downloading YouTube videos and playlists. |
| Supported sources | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp | YouTube |
MeTube plans
- FreeFree
YouTubeDL plans
No prices published.
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 YouTubeDL if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.