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ParabolicDownie
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Paid

A permanent licence costs $19.99 after a free trial, or the app is included in a Setapp…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension macOS
  • A real desktop interface for yt-dlp, covering hundreds of supported sites
  • Downloads in MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC and WAV
  • Supports more than 1,200 video sites
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • The authors note that content may be DMCA protected and disclaim responsibility for unlawful use
  • It inherits yt-dlp's breakages when a site changes
  • macOS only
  • Requires macOS 13 or later
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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