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MacX YouTube Downloader vs Free YouTube Download: catalog facts
MacX YouTube Downloader	Free YouTube Download
Free The downloader is free; the developer sells separate paid video tools.	Freemium Free to use, with some options reserved for a paid upgrade.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Downloads videos, playlists and channels Supports many sites beyond YouTube	Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos Converts to several formats including MP3
macOS only Product pages heavily promote paid upgrades	Some features require the paid version Closed source
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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