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Downie vs ytDownloader: catalog facts
Downie	ytDownloader
Paid A permanent licence costs $19.99 after a free trial, or the app is included in a Setapp…	Free Free and open source.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supports more than 1,200 video sites One-time purchase with no subscription required	Downloads video or audio from hundreds of sites Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Flatpak and Snap
macOS only Requires macOS 13 or later	Site support can break when websites change Electron app, heavier than a command-line tool
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open 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 September 23, 2026

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