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Dirpy vs yt-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.
Free plan Web
Dirpy combines online-media recording, conversion, search, trimming, metadata, and batch downloading in a browser service. The free tier is limited, while paid plans increase quotas and output options.
Visit Dirpy Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
yt-downloader focuses on YouTube downloads across four operating systems, with queue controls and configurable output settings. Its current feature limits matter if you need detailed format selection or saved task history.
Visit yt-downloaderThe facts
| Dirpy | yt-downloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $83.99 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dirpy.com | github.com |
| On video downloaders | #101 of 135 | #97 of 135 |
Dirpy: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports six listed sources
- MP4, MKV, and MP3 output
- Batch downloads supported
- Metadata and trimming tools
What to know first
- Third-party access is not guaranteed
- Free plan has 20-minute media limit
- Premium purchases are non-refundable
- Cookies and JavaScript required for some functions
yt-downloader: what it does well
- Downloads playlists and batches
- Shows live speed and remaining time
- Supports pause, stop, and resume
- Offers configurable parallel downloads
- No external dependencies for core functions
What to know first
- Supports YouTube only
- More granular format selection is roadmap
- Persistent task history is roadmap
- FFmpeg is needed for some conversions
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