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Free YouTube DownloadMacX YouTube Downloader
Freemium

Free to use, with some options reserved for a paid upgrade.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS macOS
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos
  • Converts to several formats including MP3
  • Downloads videos, playlists and channels
  • Supports many sites beyond YouTube
  • Some features require the paid version
  • Closed source
  • macOS only
  • Product pages heavily promote paid upgrades
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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