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ytDownloaderFree YouTube Download
Free

Free and open source.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
  • Downloads video or audio from hundreds of sites
  • Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Flatpak and Snap
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels, not just single videos
  • Converts to several formats including MP3
  • Site support can break when websites change
  • Electron app, heavier than a command-line tool
  • Some features require the paid version
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
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No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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