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get_iplayer vs MediaGrabber
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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get_iplayer offers broad desktop support and multiple BBC download formats, with search and scheduling features. Its content scope and dependency requirements should be checked before use.
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MediaGrabber combines broad stream detection with selectable quality, subtitles, and a companion for conversions. Its GitHub-based installation and companion requirement are important considerations before use.
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| get_iplayer | MediaGrabber | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On video downloaders | #64 of 135 | #60 of 135 |
get_iplayer: what it does well
- Supports BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds
- Downloads up to 1080p video
- Subtitle and batch downloads supported
- Searches with regular expressions and channel filters
- Works with cron or Windows Task Scheduler
What to know first
- No live BBC channel recording
- Many content categories are unsupported
- Requires Perl and listed modules
- Conversion and tagging need additional tools
MediaGrabber: what it does well
- Supports HLS, DASH, MP4, WebM, and MSE streams
- Offers formats up to 4K for YouTube
- Includes subtitle downloads when available
- Reports progress in the extension popup
- No tracking or analytics stated
What to know first
- Requires Developer mode installation
- Distributed through GitHub, not Chrome Web Store
- Companion required for HLS/DASH and YouTube
- Detection may fail on some sites
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