#1
A lightweight web interface for yt-dlp (youtube-dl fork) that manages queued downloads, playlists, and filename templates via Docker or local Python/Angular setup.
14.5k stars1.1k forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
7 self-hosted 4K Video Downloader alternatives
Desktop application to download videos, audio tracks, and subtitles from YouTube and other streaming sites. Supports single and batch downloads (playlists, channels), multiple formats and resolutions including 4K, and extraction to MP3 for offline playback.
Alternatives to 4K Video Downloader
#2
Self-hosted download manager with a web UI, link decryption, and plugin-based support for many one-click hosters and file sources.
3.8k stars754 forkslast commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted web interface for managing video/audio downloads using youtube-dl, with a Material Design UI, queue management, and an optional public API.
3.2k stars327 forksMITlast commit Actively maintained
#4
CLI tool that orchestrates yt-dlp and FFmpeg with YAML presets to download, convert, tag, and organize media for Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, Emby and music players.
2.9k stars104 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#5
Self-hosted web interface to download videos and playlists via yt-dlp, process them, and auto-organize into Plex/Jellyfin-ready folders.
1.4k stars87 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Self-hosted HTTP API wrapping yt-dlp for automated video/audio downloads, presets, queue management, hooks and scheduled recordings.
239 stars27 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
Downloads music from YouTube and other providers, converts to high-quality MP3 with cover art, and uploads to WebDAV-compatible cloud storage like Nextcloud. Dockerized.
52 stars5 forksAGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
What replacing 4K Video Downloader actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 7 of 7 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: AGPL-3.0, MIT, GPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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