Head-to-head · Video Downloaders
Star Video Downloader vs iTubeGo
Star Video Downloader leads on 0 checks, iTubeGo 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 scoreStar Video Downloader · 6.7/10
- Free planboth
Star Video Downloader scores higher on our rubric for video downloaders: 6.7 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #22.
Star Video Downloader is the better fit for desktop users wanting a low-cost polished downloader. iTubeGo is the better fit for users wanting broad downloads plus Android support.
- Star Video Downloader fits best
Desktop users wanting a low-cost polished downloader
- iTubeGo fits best
Users wanting broad downloads plus Android support
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Side by side
| Feature | Star Video Downloader 6.7/10 Visit ↗ | iTubeGo 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #20 in Video Downloaders | #22 in Video Downloaders |
| Best for | Desktop users wanting a low-cost polished downloader | Users wanting broad downloads plus Android support |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $5 one-time | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Star Video Downloader 3/3 · iTubeGo 3/3 | ||
| Playlist downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtitle downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum video quality | 8k | 8k |
| Supported sources | YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitch, Dailymotion, and 1, 000+ other websites | YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Niconico, Dailymotion, Flickr, Naver TV, Likee, Tumblr, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Bandcamp, TIDAL |
| Output formats | MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, OPUS | MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, FLV, MKV, HEVC MP4, HEVC MKV, 3GP, MP3, M4A, MKA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, OGG |
| Device platforms | macOS and Windows | Windows, macOS, Android, browser-based web access |
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| Our verdict | Star Video Downloader is a desktop application for downloading online video on macOS and Windows. It supports YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitch, Dailymotion, and more than 1,000 other websites. The product is… Read the review → |
iTubeGo is video and audio downloading software for people who want one product family across Windows, macOS, Android, and browser-based web access. It supports major video, social, and music platforms, including YouTube, Facebook,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Star Video Downloader — where it wins
- Supports downloads from 1,000+ websites, including major video platforms
- Pro adds up to 8K quality, unlimited downloads, and playlist queueing
- Includes conversion, audio extraction, subtitles, chapters, and video repair
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS and Windows
- Free downloads are limited to five per day and 1080p quality
- Advanced features such as conversion and playlists require Pro
iTubeGo — where it wins
- Supports downloads up to 8K, playlists, subtitles, and live streams
- Covers Windows, macOS, Android, and browser-based web access
- Offers many video and audio formats, including MP4, MP3, FLAC, and WAV
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans provide one license for one phone
- Desktop, Android, and online tools are presented as separate variants
- The product is proprietary rather than open source
- Star Video Downloader6.7/10 · Free plan
A low-cost desktop downloader with broad site support and capable Pro features.
Visit siteFull verdict → - iTubeGo6.5/10 · Free plan
A broad downloader with 8K, playlists, batch processing, subtitles, and Android support.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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