CR TubeGet video downloader Full review
CR TubeGet is a traditional Windows desktop downloader: a plain interface, a complete download queue, and audio extraction. The official site claims 2,000+ supported sites, which is a marketing number. In testing the major platforms were fine, but long-tail sites deserve a discount. It is positioned as a lower-priced alternative to other commercial clients.
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What is CR TubeGet?
CR TubeGet is a Windows desktop video downloader that follows a fairly traditional product design: the main window is a download queue where you paste a link, pick a quality, and line it up. Feature-wise it covers the basics: video downloads, audio extraction and a bulk queue.
Among the tools we cover, it sits in the middle of the pack. Compared with 4K Video Downloader Plus, it has no automatic channel subscriptions and no embedded subtitles. Compared with the free Stacher, it covered fewer sites in our testing, and you have to pay to unlock the full feature set.
Take its "2,000+ sites" claim with a clear head: it is a theoretical support list, not a tested result. Numbers like this run optimistic across the downloader industry. We marked its platform support in the table below based on our own tests. The major platforms are reliable, and for long-tail sites, test first before you depend on it.
How CR TubeGet works
Understand the mechanics and you will know when it breaks and what to do about it, instead of just hitting retry.
Local parsing plus queue scheduling
Like other desktop clients, it does the parsing, downloading and merging on your own machine, using your own IP and bandwidth. The queue handles how many jobs run at once and when to retry.
Why the advertised numbers are inflated
"Supports N sites" usually counts every site that has an entry in the parsing rule table, whether or not that rule still works. When a platform redesigns, the rule breaks, but the entry stays on the list, so the number only ever goes up. That makes it more of a running historical total than a measure of what works today.
Where free ends and paid begins
The free version is usually limited on concurrent downloads, maximum quality or some formats, and the full feature set needs a license. The exact split changes between versions, so check the current feature comparison on the official site before you buy.
How to use CR TubeGet
The standard desktop client flow. The only things to watch are bundled extras during install, and not expecting too much from "2,000+".
- Only download from the official site, never an installer from a third-party download site. If the setup wizard shows pre-checked add-ons (browser plugins, toolbars and so on), uncheck all of them.
- Paste the URL in the main window and it lists the available qualities and formats. Major platforms usually parse fine, while long-tail sites may report a failure.
- You can add several links in a row, then watch progress, pause and retry in the queue. Set the number of concurrent downloads in settings. Set it too high and platforms tend to throttle you.
- It can pull the audio track out on its own and convert it to common audio formats. Use this for podcasts or saving music, the files are much smaller.
Platforms CR TubeGet supports
These are results we confirmed in testing, not the list the official site advertises. Partial usually means you only get lower resolutions, or it only works on public content.
| Platform | Yes | Notes | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Solid support; choice of quality, up to 4K | YouTube guide | |
| Public videos work; private groups are not supported | Facebook guide | ||
| Vimeo | Public videos supported | Vimeo guide | |
| Dailymotion | Yes | Dailymotion guide | |
| Bilibili | Some content works; danmaku comments are not supported | Bilibili guide | |
| 1,990+ other claimed sites | A theoretical list. Hit rates on long-tail sites vary by site, so test first before you depend on it | - |
What CR TubeGet downloads, where it runs, and bulk support
Three tables, three questions: what it grabs, where you run it, and how much at once.
| Content type | Yes | Formats and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Video | MP4 and other common containers, up to 4K | |
| Audio | Can extract the audio track and transcode it to common audio formats | |
| Photos | No image downloads | |
| Captions / subs | Subtitles download on some platforms; no embedding |
| Access | Yes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Download online | No web version | |
| Browser extension | No extension | |
| Desktop app | Windows only; no macOS / Linux version | |
| Mobile app | No mobile version | |
| API / scripting | No API |
| Granularity | Yes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| One link at a time | The basics | |
| Several links at once | The queue runs multiple jobs, with adjustable concurrency | |
| A whole playlist | Expands playlists on some platforms; less complete than yt-dlp | |
| A whole channel / auto-follow new uploads | No subscription-style tracking of new uploads |
Bulk means different things on different vendor sites: pasting several links at once, a whole playlist, or an ongoing channel subscription. The table above splits all three so nothing gets confused. More in Best picks for bulk downloads.
Why we picked CR TubeGet
What it does well, including who shouldn't bother. Point 4 below is its weak spot.
A complete download queue
Concurrent jobs, pause and resume, retry on failure: the basics are all there. The queue is the most useful part of any desktop client, and it does not cut corners here.
- Multiple jobs with adjustable concurrency
- Pause, resume and retry
- Queue status and failure reasons are visible
- No need to babysit long jobs
Local parsing, no third party in between
It uses your own IP and bandwidth, so speed is not held up by queues on a third-party server, and your content is not stored anywhere else. Once it is installed, you are done with the ad pages of online tools.
- Runs over your own connection, so the speed limit is your bandwidth
- Content never passes through third-party servers
- No landing page ads or fake buttons
- Audio and video tracks merge locally, so HD downloads reliably come with sound
Easy audio extraction
When you only need the audio track, files can be an order of magnitude smaller. It extracts and transcodes directly, which works well for podcast material or saving lecture audio.
- Can extract the audio track only
- Transcodes to common audio formats
- Mix video and audio jobs in the same queue
- A good fit for lectures, interviews and music content
Who shouldn't bother
Three things to watch: the advertised numbers, the single platform, and how it stacks up against competitors.
- 2,000+ is a claimed number, so discount it for long-tail sites
- Windows only
- No channel subscriptions, no embedded subtitles
- The free version is limited, while Stacher is free and covers more sites
CR TubeGet pros and cons
- Complete download queue with concurrency and retries
- Local parsing, faster and more stable than online tools
- Audio extraction and transcoding
- Reliable parsing on major platforms
- Traditional, intuitive interface that is easy to learn
- The 2,000+ site claim is optimistic, and long-tail hit rates are lower
- Windows only
- No automatic channel subscriptions or embedded subtitles
- The free version has feature limits
- Outclassed in its price range by the free Stacher
CR TubeGet FAQ
Does CR TubeGet really support 2,000+ sites?
That is the number of entries on a theoretical support list, not the number that work in testing. Counts like this usually include entries that stopped working but were never removed, so the number only goes up, more like a running historical total.
We marked its platform support in the table above based on our own tests: major platforms are reliable, and for long-tail sites, test first before you depend on it. The similar SnapWC claims 10,000+, and it has the same problem.
Why pick it over the free Stacher?
Honestly, in most cases there is no compelling reason to pick it. Stacher is completely free, covered 1,800+ sites in testing, and has installers for all three desktop platforms.
When it might make sense: you already bought a license, or you prefer this traditional interface and do not get along with Stacher's layout. If you are a new user choosing from scratch, we would recommend Stacher first.
Is there a macOS version?
No, it is Windows only.
Desktop options on macOS: Stacher (free), 4K Video Downloader Plus (freemium), or just use yt-dlp. See Best desktop apps.
What should I watch out for during installation?
Two things. First, only download from the official site: third-party "software download sites" in search results often repackage installers and stuff in extra software. Second, uncheck every pre-selected add-on in the setup wizard, since bundled promotions are not unusual with traditional clients like this.
If you notice a new browser plugin or a changed homepage after installing, clean them up one by one with your system's uninstaller.
CR TubeGet alternatives worth a look
If CR TubeGet is not the right fit, these are the usual next stops.
Stacher
Completely free, covered 1,800+ sites in testing, runs on Win/Mac/Linux, and has a complete queue too.
When to switch?It is basically a free upgrade over CR TubeGet. New users should try this one first.
Read the Stacher review4K Video Downloader Plus
Automatic channel subscriptions, embedded subtitles and 8K. The most polished of the commercial products.
When to switch?You are willing to pay for convenience, especially if you track channels long-term.
Read the 4K Video Downloader Plus reviewyt-dlp
Dedicated support for 1,800+ sites, the strongest bulk and incremental downloads, and completely free.
When to switch?You are fine with a terminal and want certainty instead of advertised numbers.
Read the yt-dlp reviewCobalt.tools
No client to install, no ads, and high hit rates on major social platforms.
When to switch?You only download a few links now and then and do not want to install anything.
Read the Cobalt.tools review
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