Side by side
EZDown vs Hermes
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.
Paid APIExtensionWindows
EZDown combines a Windows downloader with browser controls, yt-dlp extraction, and FFmpeg processing. Its free open-source model and local API are useful for compatible Windows setups, while platform and playlist limits should be noted.
Visit EZDown Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Hermes provides broad site coverage, queued downloads, and administrative controls in a self-hosted package. It is a practical fit for users comfortable managing Docker and production security settings.
Visit HermesThe facts
| EZDown | Hermes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On video downloaders | #134 of 135 | #130 of 135 |
EZDown: what it does well
- Free and open-source
- Supports thousands of yt-dlp websites
- Chrome and Edge extension integration
- FFmpeg merges audio and video streams
- Windows standalone installer is described
What to know first
- Windows is the currently supported packaging target
- Playlist downloads are listed as unavailable
- Supported websites may change behavior
- Source setup requires Node.js, npm, and Windows
Hermes: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 sites
- Playlist and batch downloads
- Web interface and API
- JWT and API-key controls
- Free and AGPL-3.0 licensed
What to know first
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Docker setup uses SQLite storage
- Production security needs manual configuration
- Intended for lawful fair-use media
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