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ParabolicFree YouTube Download
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Freemium

Free to use, with some options reserved for a paid upgrade.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Windows, macOS
  • A real desktop interface for yt-dlp, covering hundreds of supported sites
  • Downloads in MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC and WAV
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos
  • Converts to several formats including MP3
  • 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
  • Some features require the paid version
  • Closed source
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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