Side by side
Cobalt vs Firedown
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.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Cobalt provides broad, format-flexible media downloading with local processing options and stated privacy protections. Users should verify content access rights and choose community hosts carefully.
Visit Cobalt Free plan Android
Firedown combines a privacy-focused Android browser with broad media-source support and local download handling. Consider its non-DRM restriction, alternative installation methods, and optional backup terms.
Visit FiredownThe facts
| Cobalt | Firedown | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cobalt.tools | firedown.app |
| On video downloaders | #69 of 135 | #73 of 135 |
Cobalt: what it does well
- Free web app with no paywalls
- Video quality up to 8K+
- Many video and audio formats
- Subtitle downloads supported
- Self-hosting instructions available
What to know first
- Only free, publicly accessible content
- Community instances are not controlled by Cobalt
- Support is best effort and not guaranteed
Firedown: what it does well
- Supports many listed media sources
- Downloads up to 4K video
- Offers MP3, AAC, and GIF outputs
- No account, analytics, or tracking
- Encrypted device-to-device sharing
What to know first
- Android phones only
- Not available on the Play Store
- DRM-protected media is unsupported
- Cloud Backup requires a recovery code
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