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HomeTube vs Pinchflat: catalog facts
HomeTubePinchflat
Freemium

Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0; the hosted version has a free quota.

Free

Free to use with no paid tier.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Built-in SponsorBlock removal
  • Automatic best-quality format selection with manual override
  • Downloads new channel and playlist videos automatically
  • Output fits into existing media server libraries
  • Development focus is partly shifting to the successor platform Content
  • Hosted version requires an email sign-in
  • Limited to YouTube as a source
  • Depends on YouTube not blocking downloads
Self-hosted, Hosted service Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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