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Ghost Downloader vs Downloader: catalog facts
Ghost Downloader	Downloader
Free Free and open source, with optional donations.	Free Free to download on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension	Android
Browser extension detects HLS and DASH streams on a page Records live streams	Short codes make entering long URLs on a TV remote easy Built-in browser and search
Speed claims come from the developer's own benchmark Media sniffing needs the browser extension installed	Basic downloader without segmented downloads or queues Closed source
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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