Stacher

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What Stacher is

Stacher is a desktop graphical interface for yt-dlp that downloads and manages online video and audio. It supports various online platforms through yt-dlp, lists MP4 output, and can download playlists. The application runs on Windows, macOS, and Debian-based Linux. Users can maintain multiple yt-dlp configurations and switch between them, while subscriptions automate yt-dlp tasks. Video trimming is included. Stacher provides tools for installing and managing yt-dlp and FFmpeg from their official sources, and says it is not affiliated with either project. The free plan costs nothing and has no download limitations; a 30-day trial is also listed. The maker says Stacher has no ads. It is a product of Hexotic Software LLC, which says the app does not host, distribute, or promote copyrighted content and describes its integrations as intended for lawful personal use.

Who it suits

Stacher suits people who want a desktop interface for yt-dlp on Windows, macOS, or Debian-based Linux. It also fits users needing configurations, subscriptions, trimming, or Premium library and player features.

What it does well

Windows, macOS, and Debian-based Linux support
Playlist downloads through yt-dlp
Multiple configurations can be switched
Video trimming included
Free plan has no download limitations

What to know first

MP4 is the listed output format
Uses external yt-dlp and FFmpeg tools
Lawful personal use is stated

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Core yt-dlp GUI is free without limitations	Free
Stacher Premium	$5/month · Stacher Library · custom themes · priority support · multi-device license keys	$5 a month

As stacher.io lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Stacher packages yt-dlp controls, subscriptions, trimming, and playlist downloads in a desktop app with a no-cost plan. Premium adds media organization, players, themes, and priority support, but no Premium price is provided.

Facts from Stacher's own pages

Ads: The maker states that Stacher has no ads. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Configurations: Users can manage multiple yt-dlp configurations and switch between them. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Device platforms: Windows,macOS,Debian-based Linux · stacher.io, 21 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · stacher.io, 21 Sept 2026
Media library: Premium includes a Library for managing media directly in Stacher, with search, filtering, and metadata-driven organization. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Output formats: MP4 · stacher.io, 21 Sept 2026
Platforms: Stacher is desktop-only for Windows, macOS, and Debian-based Linux distributions; downloads include Windows, Intel and Apple Silicon Mac, and Ubuntu/Debian packages. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Players: Premium includes built-in custom video and audio players. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Playlist downloads: Yes · stacher.io, 21 Sept 2026
Privacy and use: The maker says Stacher does not host, distribute, or promote copyrighted content and describes external-tool integrations as intended for lawful personal use. · patreon.com, 12 Oct 2026
Publisher: Stacher is a product of Hexotic Software LLC. · patreon.com, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose: Stacher is a desktop graphical interface for yt-dlp that helps users download and manage online video and audio. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Subscriptions: Stacher can automate yt-dlp with subscriptions. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Support: Premium includes priority support, and the maker also points users to the Stacher subreddit. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
Supported sources: various online platforms via yt-dlp · stacher.io, 21 Sept 2026
Trimming: The app includes video trimming. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026
yt-dlp and FFmpeg: Stacher offers tools to install and manage yt-dlp and FFmpeg from their official sources, and says it is not affiliated with either project. · stacher.io, 12 Oct 2026

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