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AshVid vs GetFLV

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.

AshVid

Free trial ExtensionLinuxMac+1

AshVid offers local handling, multiple source types, and quality options up to 4K for authorized downloads. Check the browser permission scope and compatibility caveat, and confirm the subscription terms that fit your intended access period.

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GetFLV

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

GetFLV offers broad source coverage, batch downloads, format conversion, audio extraction, and Flash repair tools. It is a paid product with a trial, and its two listed plans carry substantially different upgrade terms.

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The facts

	AshVid	GetFLV
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	6 months Subscription: $9.63, paid once	Pro Version: $59.95, paid once
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	GetFLV
Website	ashvid.org	getflv.net
On video downloaders	#115 of 135	#119 of 135

AshVid: what it does well

Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Processes selected files locally and saves to a chosen folder.
Supports quality choices up to 4K Ultra HD.
Queues multiple authorized links for batch downloads.

What to know first

Internet access is needed to retrieve new source files.
The Chrome companion may request broad site access.
Continued compatibility with specific sources is not guaranteed.
The service has no free plan.

GetFLV: what it does well

Supports more than 200,000 websites
Playlist and batch downloads are available
Includes video conversion and editing
Audio can be extracted to three formats
Trial version is offered

What to know first

There is no free plan
Pro Version costs $199.95 a month
Golden Version costs $499.95 a month
Windows download page requires Windows 7 or later

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