Side by side
Hermes vs Inovideo
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 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 Hermes Paid MacWindows
Inovideo combines broad source support with playlist, subtitle, and batch downloading on two desktop platforms. Buyers should note the paid-only model, automatic renewals, and platform-specific WEBM support.
Visit InovideoThe facts
| Hermes | Inovideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | 1 Year Subscription - Windows: $39.95 a year |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Inovideo |
| Website | github.com | inovideoapp.com |
| On video downloaders | #130 of 135 | #126 of 135 |
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
Inovideo: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 video websites
- Downloads up to 8K quality
- Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads
- MP3 and MP4 output
- 15-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- WEBM output is Windows-only
- Subscriptions renew automatically
- Listed prices exclude tax
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