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Macabolic vs PlayOn
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 ExtensionMac
Macabolic provides a broad set of download formats and site support in a free macOS app. Its non-notarized distribution and stated usage responsibilities are important before installation or downloading.
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PlayOn offers cloud recording and a PC-based DVR, with MP4 downloads, casting, ad skipping, and series recording. Choose between Home’s unlimited recordings and Cloud’s storage-and-credit model.
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| Macabolic | PlayOn | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PlayOn Home: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | alinuxpengui.github.io | playon.tv |
| On video downloaders | #47 of 135 | #51 of 135 |
Macabolic: what it does well
- Supports thousands of listed websites
- Downloads video up to 4K
- Offers MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC, and WAV
- Handles playlists and subtitles
- Includes Chrome and Firefox extensions
What to know first
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later
- The app is not notarized
- Users must follow copyright and platform rules
- No Windows or Linux app is listed
PlayOn: what it does well
- Records from a broad list of streaming services
- MP4 downloads support offline viewing
- Recording quality reaches 1080p
- Home can record entire seasons
- Recordings can cast to Roku and Fire TV
What to know first
- Cloud recordings default to seven-day retention
- Home requires a supported Windows PC
- Free Home plan is limited to SD ad-supported shows
- Monthly Cloud credits expire with the subscription month
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