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Open Video Downloader vs Star Video Downloader
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 LinuxMacWindows
Open Video Downloader combines broad source support with format, playlist, subtitle, and batch options. Check the Microsoft Store update limitation and keep to supported 3.x releases for security fixes.
Visit Open Video Downloader Free plan MacWindows
The free plan provides a capped way to download from supported sites, while Pro removes download limits and adds 8K quality. Note that Pro’s listed monthly price is billed as a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
Visit Star Video DownloaderThe facts
| Open Video Downloader | Star Video Downloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jely2002.github.io | starvideoapp.com |
| On video downloaders | #37 of 137 | #31 of 137 |
Open Video Downloader: what it does well
- Free desktop app
- Supports 1,000+ services
- Playlist and batch downloads
- Up to 32 parallel downloads
- MP4 and MKV output
What to know first
- Microsoft Store yt-dlp updates are not automatic
- Users must follow applicable laws and platform terms
- Older 1.x and 2.x releases lack security updates
Star Video Downloader: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 websites.
- Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads are supported.
- Offers video and audio output formats.
- Pro supports downloads up to 8K.
- Pro allows use on three computers.
What to know first
- Free plan limits downloads to five per day.
- Free plan caps quality at 1080p.
- Available only on macOS and Windows.
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