alist vs res-downloader
File access and media capture tools compared
alist provides a self-hostable web interface and WebDAV access for files across storage backends. res-downloader is a cross-platform desktop app that captures network traffic through a local proxy to find downloadable media; the main difference is broad file management versus targeted media discovery.
alist: Browse and Share Files Across Multiple Storages
AList is a self-hostable file-listing and WebDAV server that connects local storage and many cloud and network drives through one web interface. It suits people who want to browse, preview, and share files across storage providers.
res-downloader: Capture and Download Online Media Resources
A Go and Wails desktop app that uses a local proxy to detect and list media resources from supported apps and websites. It is aimed at users who want a visual workflow for finding videos, audio, images, livestreams, and m3u8 streams across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
| alist | res-downloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 50.3k | 20.4k |
| Forks | 7.9k | 2.5k |
| Last analyzed | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- alist connects local, cloud, and network storage, while res-downloader detects media resources encountered in supported apps and websites.
- alist runs as a Go server with a SolidJS interface; res-downloader is a Go and Wails desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- alist provides WebDAV, file operations, browser previews, and sharing; res-downloader filters captured traffic and lists media such as video, audio, images, and m3u8 streams.
- alist is licensed under AGPL-3.0, while res-downloader is licensed under Apache-2.0.
- alist is suited to browsing and managing files across storage providers; res-downloader is aimed at finding media from supported services without manually inspecting network requests.
- res-downloader requires certificate installation and proxy access to inspect traffic, while alist deployment involves configuring storage backends and network access controls.
Choose alist if you…
- need a web interface to browse files across local, cloud, or network storage.
- want WebDAV access, file operations, browser previews, or shareable links.
- prefer a self-hostable file-listing server for a home or team storage library.
Choose res-downloader if you…
- want a desktop workflow for detecting media resources from supported apps and websites.
- need to find video, audio, image, livestream, or m3u8 resources without manually filtering network requests.
- prefer a Go and Wails app that runs on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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