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ArcDLP vs SnapAny

Both stand on video downloaders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

ArcDLP

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

ArcDLP provides broad site support, format choices, and queued downloads without a paid tier or account. The missing subtitle support and unsigned first launch are important constraints.

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SnapAny

Free plan MacWebWindows

Choose SnapAny if you want web, desktop, and extension options for downloading media across many sites, or need its developer API. The free plan covers online downloading; playlist, bulk download, transcription, and priority support are listed as premium features.

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The facts

ArcDLPSnapAny
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsMac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestSee the plans
Plans published18
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitearcdlp.archisvaze.comsnapany.com
On video downloaders#40 of 135#36 of 135

ArcDLP: what it does well

  • Free and MIT licensed
  • Supports over a thousand yt-dlp sites
  • Offers video quality up to 4K
  • Supports playlist and batch downloads
  • Bundles yt-dlp and ffmpeg

What to know first

  • Subtitle downloads are not supported
  • macOS and Windows show an unsigned-app warning
  • Requires user sessions for Instagram collections

SnapAny: what it does well

  • Downloads from more than 1,000 websites.
  • Supports video quality up to 8K.
  • Offers playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads.
  • Desktop apps extract audio and merge media.
  • API charges only for successful extraction.

What to know first

  • The Free plan is limited to online downloading.
  • Windows desktop app requires Windows 10 or later.
  • macOS desktop app requires macOS 10.13 or later.

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