Side by side
RealDownloader vs video-dl
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 AndroidiPhoneWindows
RealDownloader combines broad source support with playlist, subtitle, and batch downloading. Check each plan’s listed limits before choosing between free downloads, higher resolution, conversion, or cloud storage.
Visit RealDownloader Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
video-dl adds a graphical workflow to yt-dlp downloads across four platforms. Its editing, audio, queue, and cookie options are broad, but platform dependencies and browser-cookie requirements matter for setup.
Visit video-dlThe facts
| RealDownloader | video-dl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $4.99 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | real.com | github.com |
| On video downloaders | #49 of 135 | #53 of 135 |
RealDownloader: what it does well
- Works on Windows, iOS, and Android
- Supports downloads up to 8K
- Handles playlists, subtitles, and batches
- Accepts many listed video sources
- Includes a free plan up to 720p
What to know first
- Free downloads are limited to 720p
- Paid plans have different capabilities
- Premium storage is limited to 25 GB
video-dl: what it does well
- Desktop and Android versions
- Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads
- Hardware encoder detection
- Signed self-update channel
- MIT-licensed and free
What to know first
- Linux requires ffmpeg
- macOS requires Homebrew-installed ffmpeg
- Chrome 127+ needs cookie export on Windows
- Supported sites depend on yt-dlp
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