Open Source YTD AlternativesTop Video & YouTube Downloaders like YTD

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

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  1. yt-dlp icon

    yt-dlp

     159 likes
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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.

    245 yt-dlp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    yt-dlp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  YouTube Downloader
    4.  FFMPEG support
    5.  Download YouTube Playlist
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Portable
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  SoundCloud Downloader

    yt-dlp VS YTD

     

    • 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 LightweightYTD is not according to our users
  2. youtube-dl icon

    youtube-dl

     455 likes
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
    youtube-dl screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    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

    youtube-dl VS YTD

     
  3. Cobalt Tools icon

    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!.

    190 Cobalt Tools alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    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.  No installation required
    11.  Download videos from Instagram
    12.  Download videos from Facebook

    Cobalt Tools VS YTD

     

    • 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
  4. Youtube-DLG icon

    Youtube-DLG

     197 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.

    213 Youtube-DLG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
    Main Window

    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

    Youtube-DLG VS YTD

     
    Comments about Youtube-DLG as an Alternative to YTD
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    No-frills, intuitive. Great open source option in a category awash in freemium annoyances.

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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
  5. Seal icon

    Seal

     55 likes
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    Video/Audio Downloader for Android.

    79 Seal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • youtube-dl
    • F-Droid
    Seal screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Video Download
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  YouTube Downloader
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  MP3 Downloader
    7.  No Tracking
    8. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration

    Seal VS YTD

     

    • 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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    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.

    40 FetchIt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    FetchIt screenshot 1

    FetchIt Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Download videos from Facebook

    FetchIt VS YTD

     

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

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

    203 Youtube Video and Audio Downloader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
    Youtube Video and Audio Downloader screenshot 1

    Youtube Video and Audio Downloader Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    3.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    4.  Opera extension

    Youtube Video and Audio Downloader VS YTD

     
  9. SpotiFlyer icon

    SpotiFlyer

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

    112 SpotiFlyer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    SpotiFlyer screenshot 1

    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

    SpotiFlyer VS YTD

     
  10. Vividl icon

    Vividl

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    Vividl is a Windows app that lets you download videos from various websites, including YouTube.

    179 Vividl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Vividl screenshot 1

    Vividl Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Download YouTube Playlist
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  MP3 Downloader
    8.  Support for 4K

    Vividl VS YTD

     
  11. ArrowDL icon

    ArrowDL

     25 likes
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ArrowDL screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  MP3 Downloader
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Lossless Audio
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for 4K

    ArrowDL VS YTD

     
  12. ytdlp-interface icon

    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.

    72 ytdlp-interface alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main interface

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  MP3 Downloader
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    7.  Portable
    8.  SoundCloud Downloader
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Download videos from Facebook

    ytdlp-interface VS YTD

     
  13. Parabolic icon

    Parabolic

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    Get video and audio from the web.

    64 Parabolic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • youtube-dl
    Parabolic screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  MP3 Downloader
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  Dark Mode

    Parabolic VS YTD

     
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