Free YTD AlternativesTop Video & YouTube Downloaders like YTD

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

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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    • yt-dlp is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to YTD.

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

    • yt-dlp is Free and Open SourceYTD is Freemium and Proprietary
    • yt-dlp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYTD is not according to our users
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
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    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!.

    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 YTD.

    • Cobalt Tools is Free and Open SourceYTD is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Cobalt Tools is Privacy focused and LightweightYTD is not according to our users
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    Seal

     74 likes
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    Video/Audio Downloader for Android.

    86 Seal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • youtube-dl
    • F-Droid
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    • Seal is the most popular Android alternative to YTD.

    • Seal is Free and Open SourceYTD is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Seal is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightYTD 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

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
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    No-frills, intuitive. Great open source option in a category awash in freemium annoyances.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Youtube-DLG is a great YTD alternative.

    • Youtube-DLG is Free and Open SourceYTD is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Youtube-DLG is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYTD is not according to our users
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Supports many sites and gives easy access to different quality of downloads.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Video DownloadHelper is a great YTD alternative.

    • Video DownloadHelper is Freemium and ProprietaryYTD is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Youtube Video and Audio Downloader

     63 likes
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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.

    199 Youtube Video and Audio Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
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    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.

    198 ClipGrab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

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

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    FetchIt is an Android application for easy downloading of media files from popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more. It provides a user-friendly interface with URL input and file location selection, making media saving a seamless experience across devices.

    49 FetchIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • FetchIt is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to YTD.

    • FetchIt is Free and Open SourceYTD is Freemium and Proprietary
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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.

    174 ArrowDL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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