Video DownloadHelper Companion App vs Open Video Downloader
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Video DownloadHelper Companion App
5.0Allows video downloads from the Web
Open Video Downloader
7.0Cross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js
| Metric | Video DownloadHelper Companion App | Open Video Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 272 |
| 90-day Installs | 29 | 533 |
| 365-day Installs | 257 | 1.3K |
| Version | 2.0.19 | 3.2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 8 | 7.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 576 |
| Open Issues | 69 | 38 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 19, 2021 |
Reviews
Video DownloadHelper Companion App
This companion app allows users to download videos directly from the web without needing a browser extension. It integrates seamlessly with the Video DownloadHelper browser add-on, offering a user-friendly experience for content consumption. Ideal for those who want to save videos offline or manage downloads more efficiently.
Enables video downloads from websites by integrating with the Video DownloadHelper browser add-on.
Pros
- + Companion app for a popular browser add-on, enhancing its functionality.
- + Cross-platform support, allowing use on macOS.
- + Automation features for managing video downloads.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality may lead to outdated software.
- - High number of open issues suggests potential maintenance challenges.
Open Video Downloader
Open Video Downloader is a modern, cross-platform video downloader built with Rust, Tauri, Vue, and TypeScript. It provides a user-friendly GUI for downloading videos from YouTube and other platforms, ideal for media enthusiasts and content creators.
Enables users to download videos from various platforms using youtube-dl through a graphical interface.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support with a modern, intuitive UI
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
- + Open-source and community-driven
Cons
- - Occasional reliability issues reported by users
- - Can be resource-intensive due to Electron-based architecture