Head-to-head · Video Downloaders
MeTube vs EGM Downloader
MeTube leads on 0 checks, EGM Downloader 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 scoreMeTube · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
MeTube scores higher on our rubric for video downloaders: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
On maximum video quality, EGM Downloader gives you 8k where MeTube offers 4k.
MeTube is the better fit for self-hosters needing subscriptions and automation. EGM Downloader is the better fit for open-source users needing advanced workflows.
- MeTube fits best
Self-hosters needing subscriptions and automation
- EGM Downloader fits best
Open-source users needing advanced workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | MeTube 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | EGM Downloader 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Video Downloaders | #8 in Video Downloaders |
| Best for | Self-hosters needing subscriptions and automation | Open-source users needing advanced workflows |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features MeTube 3/3 · EGM Downloader 3/3 | ||
| Playlist downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtitle downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum video quality | 4k | 8k |
| Supported sources | YouTube; dozens of other sites supported through yt-dlp | YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, and more than 1, 000 websites |
| Output formats | MP4, M4A, MP3, Opus, WAV, FLAC, SRT, TXT, VTT, TTML, SBV, SCC, DFXP, JPG | MP4, MKV, MP4 H.264, MP3, M4A, OPUS, FLAC |
| Device platforms | web, Android, iOS, Chrome extension | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | MeTube is a free, open-source, self-hosted web interface for yt-dlp. It is aimed at people who want browser-based downloads from YouTube and many other yt-dlp-supported sites, with support for individual URLs, playlists, and channels. The… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MeTube — where it wins
- Downloads video, audio, captions, and thumbnails up to 2160p
- Automates channel and playlist downloads with subscriptions and queues
- Supports Docker, browser access, and companion extensions and shortcuts
Where it doesn't
- Core deployment is self-hosted rather than a hosted service
- Actual maximum quality depends on the source media
- Advanced downloads rely on yt-dlp options, cookies, and proxy configuration
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
- MeTube8.7/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source downloader for subscriptions, queues, and self-hosted automation.
Visit MeTubeFull verdict → - EGM Downloader7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source desktop downloader with advanced queues, subscriptions, and conversion.
Visit EGM DownloaderFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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