aTube Catcher

Active

Country: Chile (CL)
Founded: 2007
Developer: Diego Uscanga / DsNET Corp.
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, Android

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Video Downloaders

Overview

aTube Catcher is a video and audio downloading application that enables users to capture content from over 50 streaming platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Dailymotion for offline viewing. The software functions as an all-in-one media management tool, combining downloading, format conversion, and basic editing capabilities. It serves users who want to archive online video and audio content across multiple devices and formats without relying on internet connectivity.

Key Features

Multi-site video downloading - Downloads videos from over 50 streaming platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion, and others
Format conversion - Converts downloaded content to multiple formats including MP4, AVI, MP3, 3GP, WMV, and others
Screen recording - Built-in screen capture tool to record video tutorials, webinars, and online meetings
Audio extraction and recording - Extracts audio from videos and records from local sources like microphones or digital instruments
DVD/CD burning - Burns downloaded videos and music directly to DVD or CD without third-party software
Video editing - Merges and splits videos, and joins multiple files into single output
High-quality downloads - Supports video downloads up to 8K resolution with turbo download speeds
Stream Catcher mode - Captures video and MP3 files from any website automatically

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	All features including video downloading, conversion, screen recording, and DVD/CD burning

Platforms & Requirements

aTube Catcher runs on Windows as a desktop application and is available on Android devices. The Windows version requires a compatible PC with standard system resources. The Android version provides mobile downloading capabilities. The software is exclusive to these platforms, with no native support for macOS, Linux, or iOS.

Integrations & Ecosystem

YouTube
Vimeo
Facebook
Dailymotion
Metacafe
Spike
Yahoo!
Globo
RTVE
ESPN
MTV
Multiple audio streaming services
DVD/CD burning
Mobile device export (iPad, iPhone, Android, PSP, GPS devices)

Alternatives

App	Difference
4K Video Downloader	Specialized for high-resolution downloads with focus on YouTube and similar platforms; available on multiple operating systems
YTD Video Downloader	Lightweight alternative with simpler interface; primarily focused on YouTube downloads
MediaHuman YouTube Downloader	Cross-platform solution supporting macOS and Linux; streamlined for YouTube-specific downloads
Freemake Video Downloader	Broader platform support including macOS; includes additional video editing and slideshow creation tools

Reputation

aTube Catcher maintains a practical reputation as a functional all-in-one media tool with over 120 million downloads. Users appreciate its broad site compatibility, fast download speeds, and comprehensive feature set including screen recording and format conversion. However, the application faces criticism for in-app advertising that can disrupt workflow, reported stability issues following updates, and a user interface that may confuse new users. The Windows-only limitation on desktop also restricts accessibility for users on other operating systems.

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