An Untwitch alternative for long Twitch VODs
Untwitch is handy for a quick download in the browser. But Twitch VODs are long – and that’s where a desktop app does better.
What is a good alternative to Untwitch?
Vodsnip, a free desktop app for Mac and Windows. Untwitch limits VODs longer than about 3 hours to a 3-hour chunk; Vodsnip downloads any length straight to your computer, lets you browse a channel’s VODs, and can still download just a start-to-end range as MP4.
Where Untwitch is great
Untwitch runs in the browser, needs no install and no sign-up, and lets you choose a start and end time. For a short VOD on a computer where you can’t install software, it’s a good choice.
Where it falls short
- Length: VODs longer than about 3 hours are limited to a roughly 3-hour chunk from the start. Many streams run 6–10 hours.
- Server in the middle: the video is processed on their server before it reaches you.
- Audio: MP3 conversion is only available for short videos.
Untwitch vs. Vodsnip
| Untwitch | Vodsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Install needed | No | Yes (Mac or Windows) |
| Longest download | About 3 hours | No limit |
| Download part of a VOD | Yes | Yes |
| How you find VODs | Paste a link | Search a streamer and browse, or paste a link |
| Where it downloads | Via their server | Directly from Twitch to your computer |
| Audio only | MP3 for short videos | M4A for any length |
| Price | Free | Free, no account |
How to download a long VOD with Vodsnip
- Download Vodsnip and open it.
- Search for the streamer or paste the VOD link.
- Click Download, choose the quality and Full video – or Timestamps for just a part.
- The MP4 is saved on your computer, however long the stream was.
More options in the full comparison of Twitch VOD downloaders.
FAQ
Why does Untwitch only download 3 hours?
Untwitch processes videos on its servers, so it limits long VODs to about a 3-hour chunk to avoid timeouts. A desktop app downloads directly and has no such limit.
Is Vodsnip free?
Yes. Vodsnip is free for Mac and Windows and needs no account.
Can Vodsnip download just part of a VOD like Untwitch?
Yes. Choose Timestamps and type a start and end time, or paste a link with ?t= in it.