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MacX YouTube Downloader vs Downie: catalog facts
MacX YouTube Downloader	Downie
Free The downloader is free; the developer sells separate paid video tools.	Paid A permanent licence costs $19.99 after a free trial, or the app is included in a Setapp…
macOS	macOS
Downloads videos, playlists and channels Supports many sites beyond YouTube	Supports more than 1,200 video sites One-time purchase with no subscription required
macOS only Product pages heavily promote paid upgrades	macOS only Requires macOS 13 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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