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Media Downloader vs Pinchflat
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 LinuxWindows
Media Downloader offers broad source coverage and batch-oriented downloading on Windows and Linux. Choose it if those platforms and MP3 or MP4 output meet your needs; macOS support is not currently available.
Visit Media Downloader Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Pinchflat provides broad download automation in a single self-hosted container. Its active-development status and YouTube-only scope are important considerations before deployment.
Visit PinchflatThe facts
| Media Downloader | Pinchflat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | downloader.markopejic.com | github.com |
| On video downloaders | #75 of 135 | #79 of 135 |
Media Downloader: what it does well
- Supports hundreds of websites
- Downloads MP3 audio and MP4 video
- Handles playlists, channels, and batches
- Can download or embed subtitles
- Open-source GPL-licensed versions
What to know first
- No macOS binaries currently
- Development is limited to maintenance and bug fixes
- Only MP3 and MP4 outputs are listed
Pinchflat: what it does well
- Free and open-source self-hosted application
- Supports channel, playlist and batch downloads
- Offers Plex, Jellyfin and Kodi support
- Can serve RSS feeds for podcast apps
- Provides custom download and filtering controls
What to know first
- Only supports YouTube as a source
- Not designed for watching media inside
- Active development may cause breakage
- Custom scripts are marked alpha
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