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MediaGo vs yt-dlp app
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 APIExtensionLinux+3
MediaGo combines broad source support with desktop, extension, API, and Docker options at no listed cost. Extension installation and legacy operating-system limits are the main constraints to check.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
yt-dlp app combines broad source coverage with playlist, subtitle and batch downloads across three desktop operating systems. Its listed Free plan costs nothing and specifies no telemetry or tracking.
Visit yt-dlp appThe facts
| MediaGo | yt-dlp app | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | downloader.caorushizi.cn | yt-dlp.app |
| On video downloaders | #16 of 136 | #12 of 136 |
MediaGo: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 video sites
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Allows up to 10 simultaneous downloads
- Provides HTTP API task controls
- Offers Docker self-hosting
What to know first
- Extension must be loaded unpacked
- Windows 7 support was dropped after version 2.0.0
- 32-bit systems are not supported by default
- Maximum simultaneous downloads is 10
yt-dlp app: what it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
- Lists more than 1,500 additional sources
- Downloads can reach up to 8K quality
- Supports playlists, subtitles and batch downloads
What to know first
- Only desktop platforms are listed
- No mobile platform is listed
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