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Head-to-head · Video Downloaders

EGM Downloader vs YDL GUI

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score EGM Downloader #8 in Video Downloaders 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit EGM Downloader
YDL GUI #40 in Video Downloaders 4.7/10 Open source ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit YDL GUI

EGM Downloader leads on 0 checks, YDL GUI on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEGM Downloader · 7.9/10
  • Free planonly EGM Downloader

EGM Downloader scores higher on our rubric for video downloaders: 7.9 against 4.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #40.

EGM Downloader is the better fit for open-source users needing advanced workflows. YDL GUI is the better fit for users wanting a configurable graphical interface.

  • EGM Downloader fits best

    Open-source users needing advanced workflows

  • YDL GUI fits best

    Users wanting a configurable graphical interface

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Side by side

Feature EGM Downloader 7.9/10 Visit ↗ YDL GUI 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 4.7
Ranking #8 in Video Downloaders #40 in Video Downloaders
Best for Open-source users needing advanced workflows Users wanting a configurable graphical interface
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features EGM Downloader 3/3 · YDL GUI 3/3
Playlist downloads ✓ ✓
Subtitle downloads ✓ ✓
Batch downloads ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum video quality 8k Not checked yet
Supported sources YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, and more than 1, 000 websites YouTube, Bilibili, Twitter/X, Twitch, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, SoundCloud, and 1000+ sites
Output formats MP4, MKV, MP4 H.264, MP3, M4A, OPUS, FLAC MP4, MKV, WebM, MP3, AAC, FLAC, and more
Device platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros
  • Supports more than 1,000 websites and downloads up to 8K quality
  • Queues, playlists, subscriptions, history, cookies, subtitles, and metadata
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with GPU-accelerated conversion
  • Queues, playlists, pause/resume controls, and concurrent downloads
  • Subtitle extraction, trimming, thumbnails, and format conversion
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, plus Chrome and Edge browser integration
Cons
  • Restricted-content access depends on importing compatible browser cookies
  • Its desktop application is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Users must comply with applicable laws and platform terms
  • Maximum supported video quality is not stated
  • Requires a separate desktop app for browser-extension handoff
  • The broad feature set may feel excessive for simple downloads
Our verdict

EGM Downloader is a locally running desktop application for downloading video and extracting audio from supported online services. Its graphical interface is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it suited to users who want an…

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YDL GUI is an open-source desktop application that provides a graphical interface for yt-dlp. It is aimed at users who want more control than a basic URL downloader, including format selection, video-only or audio-only downloads,…

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  1. EGM DownloaderVideo Downloaders 7.9Free plan
  2. YDL GUIVideo Downloaders 4.7Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EGM Downloader — where it wins

    • Supports more than 1,000 websites and downloads up to 8K quality
    • Queues, playlists, subscriptions, history, cookies, subtitles, and metadata
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with GPU-accelerated conversion

    Where it doesn't

    • Restricted-content access depends on importing compatible browser cookies
    • Its desktop application is limited to Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Users must comply with applicable laws and platform terms

  • YDL GUI — where it wins

    • Queues, playlists, pause/resume controls, and concurrent downloads
    • Subtitle extraction, trimming, thumbnails, and format conversion
    • Windows, macOS, Linux, plus Chrome and Edge browser integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Maximum supported video quality is not stated
    • Requires a separate desktop app for browser-extension handoff
    • The broad feature set may feel excessive for simple downloads

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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