TikTokDownloader vs MediaCrawler
TikTokDownloader and MediaCrawler share 6 technologies: FastAPI, uvicorn, aiosqlite, SQLite, openpyxl, and Pydantic. TikTokDownloader is written in JavaScript and MediaCrawler in Python.
LinkedInWhat they share and what sets them apart
JoeanAmier
TikTokDownloader
抖音 / TikTok 平台作品下载/数据采集工具
JavaScript17.4kRead on November 7, 2026, at commit f766a6eWhat is TikTokDownloader built with?Only in TikTokDownloader
In common
NanmiCoder
MediaCrawler
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Python70.2kRead on November 5, 2026, at commit b4bc7c4What is MediaCrawler built with?Only in MediaCrawler
Side by side
TikTokDownloaderMediaCrawler
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
TikTokDownloader39,593 lines written131 code files
MediaCrawler40,863 lines written176 code files
Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.
TikTokDownloader0.1% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code
MediaCrawler2.7% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code and Codex
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
TikTokDownloaderLast push November 4, 20261,954 commits17,391 stars
MediaCrawlerLast push November 4, 2026663 commits70,198 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
TikTokDownloader3 test files3.8% of its code files have a test that imports them
MediaCrawler39 test files27.8% of its code files have a test that imports them
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, TikTokDownloader or MediaCrawler?
MediaCrawler, with 40,863 lines written; TikTokDownloader has 39,593.
Which has more GitHub stars, TikTokDownloader or MediaCrawler?
MediaCrawler, with 70,198 stars; TikTokDownloader has 17,391.
The proof: NanmiCoder/MediaCrawler on GitHub
Which has more tests, TikTokDownloader or MediaCrawler?
MediaCrawler, with 39 test files; TikTokDownloader has 3.
Which was updated more recently, TikTokDownloader or MediaCrawler?
Both got their last push on November 4, 2026.
The proof: NanmiCoder/MediaCrawler's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, TikTokDownloader or MediaCrawler?
MediaCrawler: an AI signed 2.7% of its commits, with Claude Code and Codex; in TikTokDownloader, 0.1%.
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