DeDRM Tools vs MeTube
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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DeDRM Tools
Calibre plugin suite for removing DRM from purchased ebooks
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MeTube
Web UI for downloading video from YouTube and many sites
| Feature | DeDRM Tools | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,275 | ★ 14,359 |
| First released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Adobe Digital Editions | YouTube Premium |
Why pick each one
Choose DeDRM Tools if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Mature project with 15.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is DeDRM Tools or MeTube better?
Neither is universally better. DeDRM Tools has the larger community, while MeTube is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are DeDRM Tools and MeTube free and open-source?
Yes. DeDRM Tools is licensed under GPL-3.0 and MeTube under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DeDRM Tools and MeTube with Docker?
DeDRM Tools: check the project docs for container support. MeTube: yes.