Compare software

MacX YouTube DownloaderClipGrab
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Downloads videos, playlists and channels
  • Supports many sites beyond YouTube
  • Downloads and converts in one step
  • Supports many video sites
  • macOS only
  • Product pages heavily promote paid upgrades
  • macOS version is still a beta
  • Linux build lags behind the Windows version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.