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aTube Catcher vs OnionMedia
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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OnionMedia combines YouTube downloading with conversion, trimming, and tag editing in free open-source software. Check the Windows or Linux availability details and the stated privacy behavior before choosing it.
Visit OnionMediaThe facts
| aTube Catcher | OnionMedia | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $19.95 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atube.me | github.com |
| On video downloaders | #23 of 137 | #99 of 137 |
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
OnionMedia: what it does well
- Free plan with no paid tier listed
- Queues simultaneous video or audio downloads
- Adjusts codecs, resolution, bitrate, and frame rate
- Supports hardware-accelerated video encoding
- Trims files and edits media tags
What to know first
- Listed source support is limited to YouTube
- Linux option is a separate OnionMedia X project
- Microsoft Store sends anonymous usage or error reports
- Third-party libraries may collect data under their policies
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