VidKraken YouTube Download API · House #24,064

What it is

Calls itself “API”.

• Calls itself: API

“YouTube video download API for developers.”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to yt-dlp. Claims “first”. Rules out “downloading copyrighted material”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: yt-dlp
• Superlative claim: first
• Says it will not: downloading copyrighted material

“The YouTube download API that actually works .”

“How is this different from yt-dlp or Apify actors?”

What it costs

Monthly subscription. A free tier, free forever. Has an enterprise plan. Sales on request. Prices quoted: $1,499/month, $399/month, $99/month.

• Monthly: yes
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $1,499/month · $399/month · $99/month
• Enterprise plan: yes
• Contact sales: yes

“$1,499 /month”

“$399 /month”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Built for enterprise, solo users and teams. Made for developers.

• Sells to: developers
• Company size: enterprise · solo / indie · teams
• Made for: developers

“YouTube video download API for developers.”

“For platforms at volume”

How it runs

A API and bot. Hosted in the cloud. Offers an API.

• Kind: api · bot
• Runs where: cloud / hosted
• API: yes

“A simple REST API and async job queue that grows from your first request to high-volume production traffic.”

“VidKraken ships a remote MCP server (Model Context Protocol) so Claude — and any other MCP-compatible client — can cut clips from your long-form videos by timestamp.”

What it works with

Names Oxylabs, RapidAPI and 4 more on its pages.

• Names: Oxylabs · RapidAPI · cobalt · +3

“Oxylabs.”

“You’ve tried the RapidAPI listings. Oxylabs. A dozen other services.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “20+ SaaS companies”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Number claimed: 20+ SaaS companies
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Start free — no credit card required”

“Trusted by 20+ SaaS companies”