The Best Open Source Youtube Video and Audio Downloader AlternativesTop Video & YouTube Downloaders like Youtube Video and Audio Downloader

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

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  1. youtube-dl icon

    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.

    253 youtube-dl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
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    • Almost everyone thinks youtube-dl is a great Youtube Video and Audio Downloader alternative.

    • youtube-dl is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Youtube Video and Audio Downloader.

    • youtube-dl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Youtube Video and Audio Downloader.

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is also Free and Open Source
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    252 yt-dlp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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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!.

    200 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 Youtube Video and Audio Downloader.

    • Cobalt Tools is Free and Open SourceYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is also Free and Open Source
    • Cobalt Tools is Privacy focused and LightweightYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is not according to our users
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    Youtube-DLG

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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.

    214 Youtube-DLG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
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    easy to use for non coders also

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    does not open in windows. i think it is a some kind of data stealing software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Youtube-DLG is a great Youtube Video and Audio Downloader alternative.

    • Youtube-DLG is Free and Open SourceYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is also Free and Open Source
    • Youtube-DLG is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is not according to our users
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    Seal

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    Video/Audio Downloader for Android.

    87 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 Youtube Video and Audio Downloader.

    • Seal is Free and Open SourceYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is also Free and Open Source
    • Seal is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is not according to our users
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    FetchIt

     14 likes
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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.

    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 Youtube Video and Audio Downloader.

    • FetchIt is Free and Open SourceYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    177 Vividl alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Easy to use with good functionality

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    • Vividl is Free and Open SourceYoutube Video and Audio Downloader is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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