BiliDownloader vs WebTorrent Desktop
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BiliDownloader
6.0BiliBili media downloader
WebTorrent Desktop
8.0Torrent streaming application
| Metric | BiliDownloader | WebTorrent Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 128 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 423 |
| 365-day Installs | 58 | 1.7K |
| Version | 1.7.2 | 0.24.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 843 | 10.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 69 | 1.0K |
| Open Issues | 27 | 76 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | May 26, 2022 | Apr 7, 2016 |
Reviews
BiliDownloader
BiliDownloader is a macOS application designed to download media from Bilibili, a Chinese video platform. It supports downloading videos, including interactive content and region-locked resources, making it ideal for users seeking to access Bilibili content outside of China.
Downloads media from Bilibili, including videos and interactive content.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Supports downloading Bilibili content, including region-locked videos
- + User-friendly graphical interface
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited installs in the last 30 days
- - Some user-reported issues with file corruption and download problems on macOS
WebTorrent Desktop
WebTorrent Desktop is a streaming torrent client that allows users to watch or listen to content as it downloads, without waiting for the entire file to finish. It's open-source, cross-platform, and ideal for those who value privacy and flexibility in media consumption.
Streams torrents directly from the browser or desktop without requiring full downloads.
Pros
- + Streams content as it downloads, saving time and bandwidth
- + Open-source and privacy-focused, with no trackers needed
- + Cross-platform support for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Cons
- - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for new versions
- - Limited speed control options compared to traditional torrent clients