Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) AlternativesOnly apps categorised as YouTube Downloaders

The best YouTube Downloader alternative to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is youtube-dl, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) and many of them are YouTube Downloaders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting YouTube Downloader alternatives to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) are yt-dlp, Internet Download Manager, Cobalt Tools and Youtube-DLG.

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Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) alternatives are mainly Video Downloaders but may also be YouTube Downloaders or Download Managers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui).
Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) alternatives page was last updated Jul 8, 2024
  1. youtube-dl icon
     449 likes

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

    249 youtube-dl alternatives
    youtube-dl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    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
    Discontinued

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

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    • youtube-dl is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui).

    • youtube-dl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui).

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is also Free and Open Source
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is not according to our users
  2. yt-dlp icon
     127 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.

    243 yt-dlp alternatives
    yt-dlp screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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
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  3. Internet Download Manager icon
     351 likes

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

    131 Internet Download Manager alternatives
    Internet Download Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    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
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    • Internet Download Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui).

    • Internet Download Manager is Paid and ProprietaryOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is Free and Open Source
    • Internet Download Manager is LightweightOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is not according to our users
  4. Cobalt Tools icon
     42 likes

    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!.

    187 Cobalt Tools alternatives
    Media Downloader - Page (Home)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    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.  Download videos from Facebook
    11.  Download videos from Instagram
    12.  No installation required
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    • Cobalt Tools is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui).

    • Cobalt Tools is Free and Open SourceOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is also Free and Open Source
    • Cobalt Tools is Privacy focused and LightweightOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is not according to our users
  5. Youtube-DLG icon
     188 likes

    Youtube-DLG (youtube-dl-gui, or yt-dlg) is a cross platform front-end GUI of the popular youtube-dl (or yt-dlp ) written in wxPython. It is open source and licensed in the public domain.

    209 Youtube-DLG alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython

    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
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  6. Video DownloadHelper icon
     286 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.

    197 Video DownloadHelper alternatives
    Video DownloadHelper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    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
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  7. 4k Video Downloader icon
     226 likes

    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.

    269 4k Video Downloader alternatives
    4k Video Downloader screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    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 iconOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) Icon

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    • 4k Video Downloader is the most popular Android alternative to Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui).

    • 4k Video Downloader is Freemium and ProprietaryOpen Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) is Free and Open Source
  8. Seal icon
     47 likes

    Video/Audio Downloader for Android.

    76 Seal alternatives
    Seal screenshot 1
    Seal screenshot 2
    +6
    Seal screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • youtube-dl

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  MP3 Downloader
    7.  No Tracking
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  9. SpotiFlyer icon
     27 likes

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

    106 SpotiFlyer alternatives
    SpotiFlyer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    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
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  10. YTDLnis icon
     16 likes

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

    35 YTDLnis alternatives
    YTDLnis screenshot 1
    YTDLnis screenshot 2
    +9
    YTDLnis screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Material design
    5.  MP3 Downloader
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Download videos from Facebook
    9.  Download videos from Instagram
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  11. ClipGrab icon
     91 likes

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

    193 ClipGrab alternatives
    ClipGrab screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    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
    Bundleware

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

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  12. Tartube icon
     27 likes

    Tartube is a GUI front-end for youtube-dl, partly based on Youtube-DLG and written in Python 3 / Gtk 3.

    66 Tartube alternatives
    Tartube screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • youtube-dl
    • GTK+

    Tartube Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Download YouTube Playlist
    3.  Video Download
    4.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    5.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for 4K
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