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Stream Detector vs FetchV: catalog facts
Stream Detector	FetchV
Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.	Free Free browser extension.
Browser extension	Browser extension
Detects HLS and DASH playlists and subtitle files Generates download commands for external tools	Merges m3u8 segments into a single MP4 Recording mode for live and hard-to-download videos
Does not download streams itself Requires a separate command-line downloader	Store builds cover Chromium browsers only Closed source
Browser extension	Browser extension
Open source	Closed 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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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