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aTube Catcher 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.

aTube Catcher

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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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TubeRipper

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

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.

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The facts

aTube CatcherTubeRipper
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsAndroid, iPhone, Mac, Web
Lowest paid planPro: $19.95 a monthFree or on request
Plans published31
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteatube.metuberipper.org
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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

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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