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pyLoad vs JDownloader: catalog facts
pyLoad	JDownloader
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs headless on a NAS or home server Full control through a web interface	Plugin support for a large number of hosting and video sites Browser integration and link capture
Needs a server setup rather than a simple desktop install Hoster plugins can break when sites change	Plugins can break when a site changes and need updates Requires Java
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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