youtube-dl Alternatives

youtube-dl has been discontinued. Similar apps include NewPipe, which is free and open source. Other options are yt-dlp, JDownloader, Cobalt Tools and DownThemAll. You're spoiled for choice with YouTube Downloaders like youtube-dl: we list more than 100 alternatives for Windows, the web, Mac, Linux and Android.

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StreamFab Video Downloader

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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.

    228 ClipGrab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Qt
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    WizeStream

     9 likes

    Material 3-focused independent fork of NewPipe for Android, with dynamic themes, visual polish, signed releases, and preserved NewPipe behavior.

    53 WizeStream alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    YouTubeGet

    Downloads videos from YouTube in various qualities, auto-converts FLV files to MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, and MOV, enables batch downloads, preset device conversions, resume support, user-friendly interface, and small footprint for conv...

    http://www.youtubeget.com
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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.

    209 ArrowDL alternatives

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

     17 likes

    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.

    90 Fluxtube alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • IN flagIndia
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    ytdlp-interface

     16 likes

    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.

    118 ytdlp-interface alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Global
    Main interface
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    SnapTube

     99 likes

    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.

    251 SnapTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • CN flagChina
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    Pipeline

     15 likes

    Watch and download videos from YouTube and PeerTube on Linux, aggregate all subscription feeds, filter undesired items, manage watch-later lists, import subscriptions, choose any player, and enjoy an adaptive, user-friendly layout designed for any screen size.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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