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Pinchflat vs ytdl-sub: catalog facts
Pinchflatytdl-sub
Free

Free to use with no paid tier.

Free

Free to use; the source code is published on GitHub.

Web, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Command line
  • Downloads new channel and playlist videos automatically
  • Output fits into existing media server libraries
  • Builds metadata for Kodi, Jellyfin, Plex and Emby
  • No media server plugins or scrapers needed
  • Limited to YouTube as a source
  • Depends on YouTube not blocking downloads
  • Configuration is done in files, with no graphical interface
  • Depends on yt-dlp keeping up with site changes
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed 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 Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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