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Downie vs MacX YouTube Downloader: catalog facts
Downie	MacX YouTube Downloader
Paid A permanent licence costs $19.99 after a free trial, or the app is included in a Setapp…	Free The downloader is free; the developer sells separate paid video tools.
macOS	macOS
Supports more than 1,200 video sites One-time purchase with no subscription required	Downloads videos, playlists and channels Supports many sites beyond YouTube
macOS only Requires macOS 13 or later	macOS only Product pages heavily promote paid upgrades
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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 1, 2026

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