youtube-dl AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Download Managers

The best Download Manager alternative to youtube-dl 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 youtube-dl and many of them are Download Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Download Manager alternatives to youtube-dl are Youtube-DLG, JDownloader, DownThemAll and Cobalt Tools.

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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.

    250 yt-dlp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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    yt-dlp is a fork of youtube-dl, so you get all of the original features, but also with SponsorBlock integration, faster downloads (throttle evasion), and a few other nice features: https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#new-features

    Blaeki Rodskjegg
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    It carries on from youtube-dl's glorious legacy.

    Alex Jenkins
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    Its a fork, and is extremely fast compared to youtube-dl. You can use all of the same command suffixes as youtuble-dl too, so there is no reason not to switch!

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    • Almost everyone thinks yt-dlp is a great youtube-dl alternative.

    • yt-dlp is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to youtube-dl.

    • yt-dlp is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to youtube-dl.

    • yt-dlp is Free and Open Sourceyoutube-dl is also Free and Open Source
    • yt-dlp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedyoutube-dl is not according to our users
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    Youtube-DLG

     200 likes
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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.

    212 Youtube-DLG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
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    Youtube-DLG is a frontend for youtube-dl. It still requires youtube-dl to function.

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    This is the best program I could find.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Youtube-DLG is a great youtube-dl alternative.

    • Youtube-DLG is Free and Open Sourceyoutube-dl is also Free and Open Source
    • Youtube-DLG is Lightweight and Privacy focusedyoutube-dl is not according to our users
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    JDownloader

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    JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows automatic download of groups of files from one-click hosting sites. JDownloader supports the use of premium accounts. Some parts, but not all, of JDownloader are open-source.

    147 JDownloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Allavsoft

    Efficiently download multimedia from 1000+ sites including YouTube, Spotify. Convert files, remove ads, preview content, and handle large bulk operations seamlessly with pause-resume, scheduling, and recording capabilities. Suppo...

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    DownThemAll

     834 likes
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    Browser extension offering advanced download capabilities, enabling users to gather links and images with customizable criteria on Firefox, Chrome, and Opera. Developed by Nils Maier, Federico Parodi, and Stefano Verna, it simplifies file downloads with efficiency and high quality.

    109 DownThemAll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Cobalt Tools

     73 likes
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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!.

    198 Cobalt Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    • Cobalt Tools is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to youtube-dl.

    • Cobalt Tools is Free and Open Sourceyoutube-dl is also Free and Open Source
    • Cobalt Tools is Privacy focused and Lightweightyoutube-dl is not according to our users
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    StreamFab Video Downloader

    Download and enjoy your favorite videos offline with DVDFab Downloader - versatile, high-speed, and compatible with all major streaming platforms.

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    Video DownloadHelper

     290 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.

    206 Video DownloadHelper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    4k Video Downloader

     231 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    uGet

     176 likes
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    uGet is a lightweight and full-featured Download Manager for Linux and Windows. uGet allows you to download in multiple parallel streams for download acceleration, put files in a Download Queue, Pause & Resume downloads, Advanced Category Management, Browser Integration...

    88 uGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • aria2
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    ClipGrab

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

    198 ClipGrab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • youtube-dl
    • Qt
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    This is a bundleware installer

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    • Almost everyone thinks ClipGrab is a great youtube-dl alternative.

    • ClipGrab is Free and Proprietaryyoutube-dl is Free and Open Source
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