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YoutubeDownloader vs Free YouTube Download: catalog facts
YoutubeDownloader	Free YouTube Download
Free Free and open source, with development funded by community donations.	Freemium Free to use, with some options reserved for a paid upgrade.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Downloads full playlists as well as single videos Runs locally as a desktop app instead of an ad-supported website	Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos Converts to several formats including MP3
Limited to YouTube Depends on YouTube's site behaviour, which can change and break downloads	Some features require the paid version Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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