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PlayOn vs YTD 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 AndroidiPhoneMac+1
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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Choose YTD Video Downloader if you need downloads from its supported sites, file conversion, and a plan that matches your quality and download limits. The free tier is limited to one download per session and 95 KB/s; Pro or Ultimate is needed for 4K or 8K, respectively.
Visit YTD Video DownloaderThe facts
| PlayOn | YTD Video Downloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PlayOn Home: $4.99 a month | Lite: $35.88 a year |
| Plans published | 10 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | YTD Video Downloader |
| Website | playon.tv | ytddownloader.com |
| On video downloaders | #51 of 135 | #55 of 135 |
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
YTD Video Downloader: what it does well
- Downloads media from more than 50 sites.
- Converts files to formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, and AVI.
- Free plan supports downloads up to 1080p.
- Pro supports 4K; Ultimate supports 8K.
- Paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one download per session at up to 95 KB/s.
- Free and Lite are limited to one simultaneous download.
- Lite costs $6.99 a month; Pro costs $9.99 a month.
- The native app supports Windows and macOS.
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