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VidBee
What VidBee is
VidBee is a free, open-source desktop app for downloading online video and creating searchable transcripts locally. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux without requiring an account. Downloads work with more than 1,000 sites, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and Bilibili, and can reach 8K quality. Output options include MP4, MKV, WebM, M4A, MP3, Opus, and SRT. Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads are supported, with subtitle choices in more than 50 languages. On-device transcription uses Whisper across more than 100 languages, separates speakers, allows speaker renaming, and supports speaker-specific navigation. VidBee says downloads, transcripts, speech, and files remain on the device. AI connections can use selected providers, API keys, Ollama, LM Studio, or custom endpoints. Cloud credits are one-time purchases: Starter costs $5, paid once, Popular $10, paid once, and Power $15, paid once. New Cloud accounts receive 50K credits that expire after six months.
Who it suits
It suits people who want account-free downloading and local transcription on macOS, Windows, or Linux. It is also relevant to users needing high-resolution downloads, subtitles, batch processing, or multilingual speaker-aware transcripts.
What it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports more than 1,000 sites
- Downloads up to 8K quality
- Local files stay on the device
- Whisper supports over 100 languages
What to know first
- Cloud credits expire after six months
- Cloud AI packs have separate costs
- Desktop app requires a computer
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | One-time purchase; no subscription or automatic renewal · 2,000K credits | $5, paid once |
| Popular | One-time purchase; no subscription or automatic renewal · 4,400K credits | $10, paid once |
| Power | One-time purchase; no subscription or automatic renewal · 7,200K credits | $15, paid once |
| Desktop app | — | On request |
As vidbee.org lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
VidBee combines broad download support with local, searchable transcription and multiple AI connection choices. Its desktop focus and one-time cloud credit packs suit users who prefer local files and no subscription renewal.
Facts from VidBee's own pages
- Account Requirement
- The desktop app requires no account. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- AI Provider Choice
- Supports user-selected providers, API keys, Ollama, LM Studio, and custom endpoints. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Batch downloads
- Yes · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Card Storage
- VidBee says it does not store full card numbers. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Cloud Billing
- Cloud AI credit packs are one-time purchases with no subscription or auto-renewal. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Company Identity
- VidBee is made by Nexmoe. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Desktop Platforms
- Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Device platforms
- macOS,Windows,and Linux · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Free Open Source
- VidBee is free and open source. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Local Security
- Downloads, transcripts, speech, and files remain on the user's device. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Local Transcripts
- Creates searchable, timestamped transcripts on the user's computer. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 8k · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Output formats
- MP4,MKV,WebM,M4A,MP3,Opus,and SRT · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Playlist Downloads
- Can download videos or playlists from more than 1,000 sites. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yes · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Speaker Recognition
- Separates voices, supports speaker renaming, and enables speaker-specific navigation. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Subtitle Languages
- Offers subtitle selection in more than 50 languages. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Subtitle Support
- Downloads subtitles and annotations and saves them in SRT format. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported sources
- 1000+ sites,including YouTube,TikTok,Instagram,X,Facebook,and Bilibili · vidbee.org, 22 Sept 2026
- Transcription Languages
- Whisper supports accurate transcription in more than 100 languages. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Video Quality
- Supports HD 720p, 1080p, 4K, and 8K downloads. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Welcome Credits
- New Cloud accounts receive 50K welcome credits that expire after six months. · vidbee.org, 28 Sept 2026
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