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Downie vs Airy: catalog facts
Downie	Airy
Paid A permanent licence costs $19.99 after a free trial, or the app is included in a Setapp…	Paid Paid licence; the app can be downloaded and tested before purchase.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Supports more than 1,200 video sites One-time purchase with no subscription required	Downloads whole playlists and channels Pause and queue management
macOS only Requires macOS 13 or later	Developer warns downloads may currently be limited by YouTube changes Paid, while free open-source downloaders exist
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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