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4K Video Downloader PlusYoutubeDownloader
Freemium

Free to download, with a paid Premium license for extra features.

 Free

Free and open source, with development funded by community donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Downloads entire playlists, channels and search results
  • Saves up to 4K and 8K resolution
  • Downloads full playlists as well as single videos
  • Runs locally as a desktop app instead of an ad-supported website
  • Some features require a paid Premium license
  • Closed source
  • Limited to YouTube
  • Depends on YouTube's site behaviour, which can change and break downloads
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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