Side by side
VDL vs Viddly
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 Windows
VDL combines broad site support, playlist downloads, format conversion, and basic editing in a free Windows application. Its Windows-only scope and personal-use license matter when choosing it.
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Viddly combines broad format support with playlist, subtitle, and batch downloading. Choose the free option or a paid plan according to download limits and 4K or 8K needs.
Visit ViddlyThe facts
| VDL | Viddly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Yearly: $24.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Viddly |
| Website | vdl.mdvzone.com | viddly.net |
| On video downloaders | #72 of 135 | #76 of 135 |
VDL: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 websites
- Downloads quality up to 4K
- Handles complete playlists
- Includes seven editing tools
- No account or tracking required
What to know first
- Windows 10/11 64-bit only
- No free trial
- Personal, non-commercial use only
- Compatibility is not guaranteed for all platforms
Viddly: what it does well
- Downloads YouTube video up to 8K
- Supports playlists, subtitles, and batches
- Offers multiple video and audio formats
- Has a free plan
- Runs on Windows and macOS
What to know first
- Supported source listed only as YouTube
- Paid plans are needed for unlimited downloads
- Lifetime plan is billed once at $58.99 a month