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N_m3u8DL-RE vs Lux: catalog facts
N_m3u8DL-RE	Lux
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free to download and use from GitHub.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Handles HLS, DASH and MSS manifests Records live streams as well as on-demand video	Single Go binary that is simple to install Available through Homebrew, Scoop, Chocolatey and Linux package managers
Command line only Older Windows terminals may not display it correctly	No graphical interface Works only on sites that have a supported extractor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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