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Video DownloadHelpercobalt
Freemium

A free version is available. A paid licence removes limits and unlocks conversion…

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee.

Browser extension Web, Self-hosted
  • Handles segmented adaptive streams, not just plain video files
  • Recognises media on a very large number of sites
  • One paste box, no account, no advertising and no bundled installer
  • Can be self-hosted so downloads do not depend on a public instance
  • Converting and some formats require its separate companion app, and several features are paid
  • Cannot download DRM-protected content
  • Supported services vary by instance and change over time
  • Public instances are rate limited
Browser extension Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated 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 September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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