Head-to-head · Video Downloaders
yt-dlp vs EGM Downloader
yt-dlp 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 scoreyt-dlp · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
yt-dlp scores higher on our rubric for video downloaders: 9.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
yt-dlp is the better fit for power users needing maximum downloader control. EGM Downloader is the better fit for open-source users needing advanced workflows.
- yt-dlp fits best
Power users needing maximum downloader control
- EGM Downloader fits best
Open-source users needing advanced workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | yt-dlp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | EGM Downloader 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Video Downloaders | #8 in Video Downloaders |
| Best for | Power users needing maximum downloader control | 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 | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features yt-dlp 3/3 · EGM Downloader 3/3 | ||
| Playlist downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtitle downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch downloads | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum video quality | Not checked yet | 8k |
| Supported sources | YouTube, Bilibili, Dailymotion, Facebook, Vimeo, TikTok, Twitch, and many other extractors | YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, and more than 1, 000 websites |
| Output formats | avi, flv, mkv, mov, mp4, webm, aac, aiff, alac, flac, m4a, mka, mp3, ogg, opus, vorbis, wav | MP4, MKV, MP4 H.264, MP3, M4A, OPUS, FLAC |
| Device platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Our verdict | yt-dlp is an open-source command-line application for downloading audio and video from thousands of websites. It is intended for users who are comfortable with terminals, scripts, or command-line automation and want detailed control over… 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
yt-dlp — where it wins
- Extracts audio and video from thousands of supported sites
- Supports playlists, subtitles, batch files, and metadata
- Offers extensive format selection and configurable post-processing
Where it doesn't
- Command-line design requires comfort with terminals or scripts
- Maximum quality depends on formats available from each source site
- Not designed as a hosted web service
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
- yt-dlp9.4/10 · Free plan
Maximum control for users comfortable with command-line downloading and automation.
Visit yt-dlpFull 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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