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aTube Catcher vs Ghost Downloader
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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aTube Catcher offers broad format support and several download modes across three desktop platforms. The free plan’s single-video quality cap and the paid plans’ listed pricing are worth checking against your needs.
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Ghost Downloader covers conventional downloads, torrents, browser capture, and live-stream recording in one free package. Confirm operating-system versions, processor support, and TS output requirements before use.
Visit Ghost DownloaderThe facts
| aTube Catcher | Ghost Downloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atube.me | gd.xychr.com |
| On video downloaders | #25 of 135 | #29 of 135 |
aTube Catcher: what it does well
- Supports downloads from thousands of video-sharing sites
- Lists maximum video quality of 8K
- Supports playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads
- Offers Windows, macOS, and Linux versions
What to know first
- Community plan limits single-video downloads to 1080p
- Pro is listed at $19.95 a month
- Lifetime is listed at $49 a month
Ghost Downloader: what it does well
- Supports YouTube and Bilibili up to 4K HDR
- Handles HTTP, FTP, torrents, and eD2k
- Downloads playlists, subtitles, and batches
- Offers Chrome, Edge, and Firefox extensions
- Free and open-source
What to know first
- Live recordings cannot be paused
- Listed output format is .ts
- Windows 7 is unsupported
- Processors without AVX are unsupported
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