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get_iplayer vs SAVEVIDEO.ME
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 LinuxMacWindows
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.
Visit get_iplayer Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1
SAVEVIDEO.ME offers a straightforward URL-pasting workflow and broad source coverage without a listed charge. Users should expect source-dependent formats, quality, and availability, and follow its personal-use restriction.
Visit SAVEVIDEO.METhe facts
| get_iplayer | SAVEVIDEO.ME | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | savevideo.me |
| On video downloaders | #64 of 135 | #68 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
SAVEVIDEO.ME: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports many listed video sources
- Up to 1080p where supported
- MP4, WebM, or FLV output
- Works in desktop and mobile browsers
What to know first
- May fail on unsupported sites
- Formats vary by source
- Download speed depends on several limits
- Commercial use is prohibited
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