VidHatch vs FetchV
Both save HLS (M3U8) streams as one MP4, free, inside your browser, and FetchV can also record live streams. VidHatch adds DASH streams, a video's sound as MP3 or M4A, subtitles, and Firefox.
| Feature | FetchV | VidHatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Cost | Free; "provided as a free tool", no paid plan shown 1,2,3 | Free with no limit; optional Lifetime $19.99 once 6 |
| Streams | ||
| HLS (M3U8) to one MP4 | Yes 1 | Yes 6 |
| DASH streams | Not yet: its listing says it "may add support for 'MPEG-DASH' in the future" 1 | Yes, joined into one MP4 6 |
| Live streams | Yes, HLS live streams 1 | Not recorded |
| Recording mode for hidden streams | Yes 1 | No |
| Parallel downloading | Multi-thread downloading 1 | Several pieces at once 8 |
| Sound and subtitles | ||
| Sound only | Saves audio files a page plays, such as MP3; taking the sound out of a video is not mentioned 1,2 | Takes the sound out of a video as MP3 or M4A 6 |
| Subtitles | Not mentioned in its listing 1 | SRT or VTT 6 |
| Reach | ||
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge and Chromium 92+ 2 | Chrome and Chromium browsers, from the Chrome Web Store, and Firefox 7 |
| Latest store update | Version 3.2, 24 Sep 2025, Chrome Web Store 1 | Version 1.0.6, 2 Oct 2026, Chrome Web Store 5; version 1.0.13, 3 Oct 2026, Firefox Add-ons 4 |
| Users | 800,000, 4.9 from 11.4K ratings 1 | New: first released 20 Sep 2026 8 |
| Bulk downloads | Not mentioned in its listing 1 | Lifetime: scan pages, watched pages, batch queue 6 |
Where each one wins
Where FetchV is ahead
Which should you pick?
Pick FetchV if you record live streams or need its recording mode for a player that hides its stream.
Pick VidHatch if the site uses DASH, if you want a video's sound or its subtitles as files, or if you use Firefox.
Questions
Is FetchV free?
Yes. Its terms call it a free tool, and neither its site nor its Chrome Web Store listing shows a paid plan.
Can VidHatch save DASH streams?
Yes. VidHatch joins HLS and DASH streams, picture and sound, into one MP4 in your browser.
Does VidHatch record live streams?
No. VidHatch saves videos that have an end. FetchV records HLS live streams.
How we checked
On 4 October 2026 we read FetchV's Chrome Web Store listing, its home page and its terms. VidHatch facts come from our pricing, download and changelog pages and our Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons listings. We did not test FetchV's live recording. If something here is out of date, write to [email protected] and we will fix it.
Sources
- FetchV on the Chrome Web Store: listing (800,000 users, 4.9 from 11.4K ratings, version 3.2, updated 24 Sep 2025, feature list and notes). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- FetchV home page: fetchv.net (static video and audio "such as MP4, WEBM, FLV, MP3"; browser support: Chromium 92+, Google Chrome 92+, Microsoft Edge 92+; no price shown). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- FetchV terms of service: fetchv.net/page/terms-of-service ("FetchV is provided as a free tool"). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- VidHatch on Firefox Add-ons: listing (version 1.0.13, updated 3 Oct 2026). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- VidHatch on the Chrome Web Store: listing (version 1.0.6, updated 2 Oct 2026). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- VidHatch pricing: vidhatch.com/pricing (what Free and Lifetime include, $19.99 once). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- VidHatch download page: vidhatch.com/download (Chrome and Firefox). Read 4 Oct 2026.
- VidHatch changelog: vidhatch.com/changelog (every version since the first release on 20 Sep 2026). Read 4 Oct 2026.