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Freemium

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

 Freemium

The yt-dlp GUI is free without limits; optional Stacher Premium supports the project.

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos
  • Converts to several formats including MP3
  • Point-and-click access to yt-dlp options
  • Can install and manage yt-dlp and ffmpeg
  • Some features require the paid version
  • Closed source
  • Linux builds target Debian-based distributions
  • Relies on third-party yt-dlp and ffmpeg
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 September 23, 2026

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