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Arroxy vs TubeRipper
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.
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Choose Arroxy if you want a free graphical route to yt-dlp’s downloading options, including playlist selection, subtitles, and batch jobs. Look elsewhere if you need DRM removal or a stream that yt-dlp cannot access.
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TubeRipper provides browser-based YouTube video and audio conversion without registration or installation. Its single-URL workflow excludes playlists and batch jobs, so check that limitation first.
Visit TubeRipperThe facts
| Arroxy | TubeRipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arroxy.orionus.dev | tuberipper.org |
| On video downloaders | #22 of 136 | #66 of 136 |
Arroxy: what it does well
- Free plan with MIT-licensed public source.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports more than 2,000 sites through yt-dlp.
- Queues whole playlists or selected entries.
- Saves or embeds subtitles and metadata.
What to know first
- Does not remove DRM or access streams yt-dlp cannot reach.
- Linux install script supports x86_64 only.
- Windows builds lack a paid certificate; macOS builds are not Apple-notarized.
TubeRipper: what it does well
- Unlimited free downloads
- MP4, WEBM, and MP3 output
- MP3 up to 320 kbps
- No registration required
- Mobile-optimized web app
What to know first
- Single URLs only
- No playlist downloads
- No batch downloading
- Large files may use substantial mobile data
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