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ytarchive vs N_m3u8DL-RE: catalog facts
ytarchive	N_m3u8DL-RE
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Captures a livestream from its very start Can wait for a scheduled stream and begin automatically	Handles HLS, DASH and MSS manifests Records live streams as well as on-demand video
Command line only, no graphical interface Limited to YouTube livestreams	Command line only Older Windows terminals may not display it correctly
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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