Free YouTube Download AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Download Managers

The best Download Manager alternative to Free YouTube Download is yt-dlp, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Free YouTube Download and many of them are Download Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Download Manager alternatives to Free YouTube Download are youtube-dl, Cobalt Tools, Youtube-DLG and Internet Download Manager.

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DVDVideoSoft's Free YouTube Download lets you download and convert YouTube videos fast with multi-stream support that can be paused anytime.

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Free YouTube Download alternatives page was last updated Aug 24, 2024
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  1. yt-dlp icon

    yt-dlp

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    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.

    245 yt-dlp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    yt-dlp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  YouTube Downloader
    4.  FFMPEG support
    5.  Download YouTube Playlist
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Portable
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  SoundCloud Downloader

    yt-dlp VS Free YouTube Download

     

    • yt-dlp is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Free YouTube Download.

    • yt-dlp is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Free YouTube Download.

    • yt-dlp is Free and Open SourceFree YouTube Download is Freemium and Proprietary
    • yt-dlp is LightweightFree YouTube Download is not according to our users
  2. youtube-dl icon

    youtube-dl

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

    251 youtube-dl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    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.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Download YouTube Playlist
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    6.  Youtube support
    7.  SoundCloud Downloader
    8.  Automatic conversion to multiple formats
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Automatic subtitles download
    11.  Support for 4K
    12.  No registration required

    youtube-dl VS Free YouTube Download

     
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    Download videos and musics

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    • Almost everyone thinks youtube-dl is a great Free YouTube Download alternative.

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceFree YouTube Download is Freemium and Proprietary
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableFree YouTube Download is not according to our users
  3. Cobalt Tools icon

    Cobalt Tools

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    Cobalt is your go-to place for downloads from social and media platforms. zero ads, trackers, or other creepy bullshit. simply paste a share link and you're ready to rock!.

    191 Cobalt Tools alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Video Download
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  MP3 Downloader
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  SoundCloud Downloader
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No installation required
    11.  Download videos from Instagram
    12.  Download videos from Facebook

    Cobalt Tools VS Free YouTube Download

     

    • Cobalt Tools is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Free YouTube Download.

    • Cobalt Tools is Free and Open SourceFree YouTube Download is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cobalt Tools is Privacy focused and LightweightFree YouTube Download is not according to our users
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    A versatile tool for downloading high-quality videos from a range of leading platforms, supporting playlists, channels, subtitles, and various resolutions. Compatible with major operating systems and allows simultaneous downloadi...

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    Youtube-DLG

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    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.

    213 Youtube-DLG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Graphical User Interface
    3.  Download YouTube Playlist
    4.  Video Download
    5.  SoundCloud Downloader
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Automatic conversion to multiple formats
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  MP3 Downloader
    12.  Batch conversion

    Youtube-DLG VS Free YouTube Download

     
  6. Internet Download Manager icon

    Internet Download Manager

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    Push your Internet connection to the limits and cleverly organize or synchronize download processes with this powerful application.

    135 Internet Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    Internet Download Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  Auto detect videos
    3.  Auto grab links from browser
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  Capture Video
    6.  Video Download
    7.  YouTube Downloader
    8.  MP3 Downloader
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Support for 4K

    Internet Download Manager VS Free YouTube Download

     

    • Internet Download Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to Free YouTube Download.

    • Internet Download Manager is Paid and ProprietaryFree YouTube Download is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Internet Download Manager is LightweightFree YouTube Download is not according to our users
  7. Seal icon

    Seal

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    Video/Audio Downloader for Android.

    79 Seal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • youtube-dl
    • F-Droid
    Seal screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Video Download
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  YouTube Downloader
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  MP3 Downloader
    7.  No Tracking
    8. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration

    Seal VS Free YouTube Download

     

    • Seal is the most popular Android alternative to Free YouTube Download.

    • Seal is Free and Open SourceFree YouTube Download is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Seal is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightFree YouTube Download is not according to our users
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    Video DownloadHelper

     287 likes
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    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.

    204 Video DownloadHelper alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Video DownloadHelper screenshot 1

    Top Video DownloadHelper Features

    1.  Video Download
    2. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    3.  YouTube Downloader
    4.  Microsoft Edge extension
    5.  Download YouTube Playlist
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  Convert slideshow to video
    8.  Opera extension
    9.  SoundCloud Downloader
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    Video DownloadHelper VS Free YouTube Download

     
  10. 4k Video Downloader icon

    4k Video Downloader

     229 likes
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    A versatile tool for downloading high-quality videos from a range of leading platforms, supporting playlists, channels, subtitles, and various resolutions. Compatible with major operating systems and allows simultaneous downloading and option for increasing download limits.

    272 4k Video Downloader alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    4k Video Downloader screenshot 1

    Top 4k Video Downloader Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Download YouTube Playlist
    3.  Video Download
    4.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    5.  Automatic subtitles download
    6.  Graphical User Interface
    7.  Download videos from Facebook
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Capture Video
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Built-in Media converter

    4k Video Downloader VS Free YouTube Download

     
  11. Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) icon

    Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui)

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    A cross-platform GUI for yt-dlp made in Electron and Node.js .

    61 Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • youtube-dl
    • FFmpeg
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
    Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) screenshot 1

    Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  YouTube Downloader
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  MP3 Downloader
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Portable
    10.  Cross-Platform

    Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) VS Free YouTube Download

     
  12. ClipGrab icon

    ClipGrab

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

    197 ClipGrab alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    The default Windows installer contains Opencandy. A version with no third-party offers is available in Download options.

    ClipGrab Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Download YouTube Playlist
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  SFDC integration
    7.  MP3 Downloader
    8.  Convert video to audio (mp3)
    9.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3

    ClipGrab VS Free YouTube Download

     
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    YTDLnis

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    YTDLnis is a free and open source video/audio downloader using yt-dlp for Android 6.0 and above.

    38 YTDLnis alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    YTDLnis screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Material design
    6.  MP3 Downloader
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  SoundCloud Downloader
    10.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    11.  Download videos from Instagram

    YTDLnis VS Free YouTube Download

     
  14. SpotiFlyer icon

    SpotiFlyer

     31 likes
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    Kotlin Multiplatform Music Downloader, Supports Spotify / Gaana / Youtube Music / Jio Saavn.

    112 SpotiFlyer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    SpotiFlyer screenshot 1

    SpotiFlyer Features

    1.  MP3 Downloader
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Convert Spotify Music to MP3
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3

    SpotiFlyer VS Free YouTube Download

     
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