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Free YouTube DownloadParabolic
Freemium

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

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos
  • Converts to several formats including MP3
  • A real desktop interface for yt-dlp, covering hundreds of supported sites
  • Downloads in MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC and WAV
  • Some features require the paid version
  • Closed source
  • The authors note that content may be DMCA protected and disclaim responsibility for unlawful use
  • It inherits yt-dlp's breakages when a site changes
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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