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ClipGrabMacX YouTube Downloader
Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

 Free

The downloader is free; the developer sells separate paid video tools.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Downloads and converts in one step
  • Supports many video sites
  • Downloads videos, playlists and channels
  • Supports many sites beyond YouTube
  • macOS version is still a beta
  • Linux build lags behind the Windows version
  • macOS only
  • Product pages heavily promote paid upgrades
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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