VidBee

Free and open source video downloader supporting 1000+ platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bilibili, and more.

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VidBee is a free, open source video downloader that supports more than 1,000 platforms through the yt dlp engine. It offers a clean and intuitive UI built with Electron, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui. VidBee automatically detects video platforms, optimizes download parameters, and supports multi format downloads including videos, audio tracks and playlists. The tool provides localized interfaces and allows downloads from YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bilibili and many other sites.

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VidBee is a free, open-source desktop app that downloads videos from 1,000+ sites and creates local searchable transcripts.

for: Content creators, researchers, and developers who need offline video downloads and AI-assisted transcription.
pricing: paid
license: MIT

nexmoe/VidBee 11k 841TypeScriptupdated 17 days ago

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works withyt-dlpFFmpegGoogle GeminiDeepSeekGroq

Key features

6 features of VidBee

Multi-site video download — Download videos, playlists and subtitles from over 1,000 platforms using the yt-dlp engine.
Local searchable transcripts — Generate timestamped, speaker-labeled transcripts that stay on your device.
AI-powered workflows — Summarize, translate, or extract FAQs from transcripts with built-in AI providers.
High-resolution export — Save videos in 720p, 1080p, 4K or 8K and subtitles in SRT format.
Custom skills & workflows — Write reusable scripts to automate post-transcription tasks.
Cross-platform UI — Electron-based app works on macOS, Windows and Linux with a clean React/TS interface.

Use cases

Extract and search quotes from interview recordings for quick reference
Create subtitles and translations for YouTube videos in multiple languages
Batch download lecture series and generate searchable study notes
Summarize long podcasts into concise bullet points for content repurposing

VidBee pricing

from vidbee.org ↗

Starter$52000K AI credits · One-time purchase
Popular$104400K AI credits · Limited-time +10% extra
Power$157200K AI credits · Limited-time +20% extra

VidBee vs alternatives

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	VidBee	Compress
Best for	Offline video download + local AI transcription	Free offline video compression
Pricing	Paid	Free
DevHunt upvotes	0	55
Launched	Jan 2026	Mar 2024

VidBee vs Compress: Compress focuses only on reducing video file size, while VidBee downloads and transcribes videos.

VidBee FAQ

Is VidBee a subscription service?+

No, each credit pack is a one-time purchase with no auto-renewal.

Do I need an account to use the desktop app?+

The desktop app is free and works without an account; a cloud account is only needed for AI credit packs.

Where are my downloads and transcripts stored?+

All files and transcripts remain locally on your computer; VidBee does not store them on its servers.

Are the AI credits refundable or do they expire?+

Credits are one-time packs; the FAQ does not specify refunds or expiration, but new cloud accounts receive 50K welcome credits that expire after 6 months.

What AI models can I use with VidBee Cloud?+

VidBee integrates with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Groq, Hugging Face, Azure and local models via Ollama.

Summarized by DevHunt from vidbee.org · Oct 6, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.