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OnionMedia vs YTDLnis
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
OnionMedia combines YouTube downloading with conversion, trimming, and tag editing in free open-source software. Check the Windows or Linux availability details and the stated privacy behavior before choosing it.
Visit OnionMedia Free plan Android
Pick YTDLnis if you want a free Android interface for yt-dlp with playlist, batch, subtitle, and queue options. Its monitoring and command controls add flexibility for supported sources. Look elsewhere if you need iOS or downloads from DRM-protected services.
Visit YTDLnisThe facts
| OnionMedia | YTDLnis | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | ytdlnis.org |
| On video downloaders | #99 of 137 | #40 of 137 |
OnionMedia: what it does well
- Free plan with no paid tier listed
- Queues simultaneous video or audio downloads
- Adjusts codecs, resolution, bitrate, and frame rate
- Supports hardware-accelerated video encoding
- Trims files and edits media tags
What to know first
- Listed source support is limited to YouTube
- Linux option is a separate OnionMedia X project
- Microsoft Store sends anonymous usage or error reports
- Third-party libraries may collect data under their policies
YTDLnis: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 yt-dlp websites.
- Downloads playlists, subtitles, and multiple links.
- Can queue, schedule, reorder, and run downloads concurrently.
- Observe Sources checks pages for new uploads.
- Privacy policy says it does not track activity or share user data.
What to know first
- Available for Android only; there is no iOS or iPadOS version.
- DRM-protected services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime are unsupported.
- Only the latest release or beta version is supported.
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