4k Video Downloader Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to 4k Video Downloader for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Video DownloadHelper, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to 4k Video Downloader and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to 4k Video Downloader are yt-dlp, youtube-dl, JDownloader and Youtube-DLG.

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  1. Video DownloadHelper icon

    Video DownloadHelper

     295 likes

    Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that allows users to download audio and video files from numerous websites. Detects downloadable content automatically, signals with animated icon, and offers convenient download menu. Includes batch downloads and file conversion.

    241 Video DownloadHelper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Video DownloadHelper vs 4k Video Downloader Comments
    sedeti
    Negative
    0

    it can't download from youtube

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesn't download youtube videos.

    • Video DownloadHelper is Freemium and Proprietary4k Video Downloader is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. yt-dlp icon

    yt-dlp

     245 likes

    Command line program that's a youtube-dl fork that downloads videos from YouTube and over 1000 sites. The main focus of this project is adding new features and patches while also keeping up to date with the original project.

    279 yt-dlp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    • Linux Mobile
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    youtube-dl

     474 likes

    A platform-independent command-line program for downloading videos from YouTube and 1000+ sites. Supports playlists, subtitles, and multiple formats.

    272 youtube-dl alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
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    Discontinued

    Last version was in December 2021. An active fork is yt-dlp icon yt-dlp.

    youtube-dl vs 4k Video Downloader Comments
    InsaneFromEarth
    Positive
    8

    Open source, more control, and flexibility

    HughTash
    Positive
    0

    youtube-dl has much more customization options, is more stable and robust.

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open Source4k Video Downloader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • youtube-dl is a YouTube Downloader 4k Video Downloader is a Video Download
    • youtube-dl is Customizable4k Video Downloader is not according to our users
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    Youtube-DLG

     203 likes

    A cross-platform GUI using wxPython for the popular tool youtube-dl, Youtube-DLG supports video downloads from YouTube and over 1000 sites, offers video cutting via ffmpeg, and authentication for YouTube. It features a multi-language UI, supports both youtube-dl and yt-dlp, and is open source in the public domain.

    238 Youtube-DLG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (1.8.5) is from February 2023.

    Youtube-DLG vs 4k Video Downloader Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    It doesn't download playlists or subtitles, nor you can choose video quality.

    • Youtube-DLG is Free and Open Source4k Video Downloader is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Youtube-DLG is Privacy focused4k Video Downloader is not according to our users
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    ClipGrab

     94 likes

    ClipGrab is a free downloader and converter for YouTube, Vimeo, Metacafe, Dailymotion and many other online video sites.

    220 ClipGrab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • youtube-dl
    • Qt
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    ArrowDL

     29 likes

    A simple and straightforward utility that enables you to effortlessly download any type of file from the Internet and that comes with some privacy settings.

    198 ArrowDL alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Arroxy

     5 likes

    Free open-source YouTube downloader GUI based on yt-dlp for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download videos, Shorts, 4K, 1080p60, HDR, and subtitles with no ads, tracking, cookies, or login. Supports 21 languages.

    62 Arroxy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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