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Free YouTube Download vs YoutubeDownloader: catalog facts
Free YouTube Download	YoutubeDownloader
Freemium Free to use, with some options reserved for a paid upgrade.	Free Free and open source, with development funded by community donations.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos Converts to several formats including MP3	Downloads full playlists as well as single videos Runs locally as a desktop app instead of an ad-supported website
Some features require the paid version Closed source	Limited to YouTube Depends on YouTube's site behaviour, which can change and break downloads
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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