gallery-dl 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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gallery-dl
Command-line tool to download image galleries from websites
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MeTube
Web UI for downloading video from YouTube and many sites
| Feature | gallery-dl | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Media Servers |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19,143 | ★ 14,359 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Manual downloads | YouTube Premium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is gallery-dl or MeTube better?
Neither is universally better. gallery-dl has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are gallery-dl and MeTube free and open-source?
Yes. gallery-dl is licensed under GPL-2.0 and MeTube under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run gallery-dl and MeTube with Docker?
gallery-dl: check the project docs for container support. MeTube: yes.