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Video DownloadHelper vs yt-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.

Video DownloadHelper

Free plan Extension

Video DownloadHelper combines broad media detection with local browser processing and several output formats. Free limits apply to advanced downloads, while YouTube and DRM restrictions remain.

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yt-downloader focuses on YouTube downloads across four operating systems, with queue controls and configurable output settings. Its current feature limits matter if you need detailed format selection or saved task history.

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The facts

	Video DownloadHelper	yt-downloader
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Extension	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Premium Subscription: 75 BRL a year	Not published
Plans published	5	None
Maker	Video DownloadHelper	Not published
Website	downloadhelper.net	github.com
On video downloaders	#93 of 135	#97 of 135

Video DownloadHelper: what it does well

Supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
Detects HLS and DASH streams
Offers four output formats
Subtitle downloads supported
Processing occurs locally

What to know first

Advanced free downloads have a quota
Chrome extension does not download YouTube videos
Does not bypass DRM protections
Premium pricing varies by plan

yt-downloader: what it does well

Downloads playlists and batches
Shows live speed and remaining time
Supports pause, stop, and resume
Offers configurable parallel downloads
No external dependencies for core functions

What to know first

Supports YouTube only
More granular format selection is roadmap
Persistent task history is roadmap
FFmpeg is needed for some conversions

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