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ArcDLP vs VDownloader
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.
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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Choose VDownloader if you need a Windows or macOS downloader with broad source support, multiple output formats, and a free plan that includes conversion and trimming. Look at Plus if you need 2K to 8K downloads, channel downloads, or scheduling; the listed paid options range from $5 a month to $65 a month, billed Forever.
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| ArcDLP | VDownloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Plus Yearly: $30 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | VDownloader |
| Website | arcdlp.archisvaze.com | vdownloader.com |
| On video downloaders | #40 of 135 | #44 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
VDownloader: what it does well
- Supports YouTube, social networks, video sites, and 200+ other websites
- Offers MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, 3GP, MP3, and other audio formats
- Free plan includes video trimming and local conversion
- Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads are supported
- Plus plans include downloads up to 8K
What to know first
- The Free plan limits video downloads to 1080p
- 2K, 4K, and 8K downloads require a Plus plan
- Plus Lifetime is listed at $65 a month, billed Forever
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