youtube-dl Alternatives

youtube-dl is described as 'Download videos from YouTube and over 1000 sites using a platform-independent command-line tool, requiring Python. Integration with other programs is possible' and is a very popular youtube downloader in the os & utilities category. There are more than 100 alternatives to youtube-dl for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best youtube-dl alternative is yt-dlp, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like youtube-dl are Youtube-DLG, NewPipe, JDownloader and DownThemAll.

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youtube-dl alternatives are mainly YouTube Downloaders, but if you're looking for Video Downloaders or Download Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Online, Windows, iPhone, YouTube Downloader, Android and Google Chrome. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to youtube-dl.
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YTD

Download and convert videos with ease using YTD Downloader—fast, simple, and compatible with all your favorite platforms.

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    Fluxtube

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    Private, ad-free client for YouTube videos, supporting channel subscriptions, comment reading, video saving, dislike count, live streams, multi-language interface, regional preferences, audio selection options, and playback up to 4K resolution.

    76 Fluxtube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    VSO Downloader

    Detects and downloads streaming video or audio from websites including social and video platforms, supports high-definition content, multiple output formats, MP3 conversion, live stream recording, browser-based detection, playlis...

    https://www.vso-software.fr
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    ArrowDL

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    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.

    175 ArrowDL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    https://streamfab.com
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    ytdlp-interface

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    This is a Windows graphical interface for yt-dlp, that is designed as a simple YouTube downloader. Since v1.2, the interface also accepts non-YouTube URLs, so theoretically it can be used to download from any site that yt-dlp supports.

    79 ytdlp-interface alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  12. SnapTube icon

    SnapTube

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    SnapTube offers quick, ad-free video and music downloading directly from YouTube in multiple resolutions. It features direct MP3 downloads with no extra encoding or registration required. Manage downloads easily and explore content through keyword search and integrated sharing.

    210 SnapTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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  13. Youtube Video and Audio Downloader icon

    Youtube Video and Audio Downloader

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    Youtube Video and Audio Downloader is an open-source project, downloading Youtube videos (using Firefox download manager) in all available formats (FLV, MP4, WebM, and 3GP) with video quality of your choice.

    201 Youtube Video and Audio Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
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  14. Freemake Video Downloader icon

    Freemake Video Downloader

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    Freemake Video Downloader is a free video downloader that lets download videos from YouTube, Google, Facebook, Dailymotion and other sites either in HD, 4K, MP4, FLV, 3GP or convert web videos to FLV, AVI, MP4, MP3.

    214 Freemake Video Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
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