Youtube-DLG AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Download Managers

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

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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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    Comments about youtube-dl as an Alternative to Youtube-DLG
    Hiki Hollow
    Positive
    4

    Not an alternative, but the core. Rather easy to script it to do various things.

    Kris Regina
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    0

    youtube-dl is outdated, and it's a command line app, not a GUI app like Youtube-DLG.

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    • Almost everyone thinks youtube-dl is a great Youtube-DLG alternative.

    • youtube-dl is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Youtube-DLG.

    • youtube-dl is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Youtube-DLG.

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceYoutube-DLG is also Free and Open Source
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableYoutube-DLG is not according to our users
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    yt-dlp

     194 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.

    250 yt-dlp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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    Cobalt Tools

     73 likes
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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 Youtube-DLG.

    • Cobalt Tools is Free and Open SourceYoutube-DLG is also Free and Open Source
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    Ant Download Manager

    Efficient tool for downloading internet files, supports video services, multi-thread acceleration, browser integration, drag-and-drop, encrypted password storage, and more.

    https://antdownloadmanager.com
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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 Youtube-DLG.

    • Seal is Free and Open SourceYoutube-DLG is also Free and Open Source
    • Seal is CustomizableYoutube-DLG is not according to our users
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    Internet Download Manager

     361 likes
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    Accelerates downloads using dynamic segmentation, resumes interrupted or broken transfers, integrates with major browsers, supports scheduling, manages categories and download queues, downloads videos, applies skins, offers periodic synchronization, and multiple protocols.

    138 Internet Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Internet Download Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to Youtube-DLG.

    • Internet Download Manager is Paid and ProprietaryYoutube-DLG is Free and Open Source
    • Internet Download Manager is CustomizableYoutube-DLG is not according to our users
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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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    4k Video Downloader

    Download videos from all popular websites including YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitch, Bilibili and more in high-quality.

    https://www.4kdownload.com
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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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    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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    Tartube

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

    76 Tartube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • youtube-dl
    • GTK+
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    Comments about Tartube as an Alternative to Youtube-DLG
    TerrifiedTyphlosion
    Positive
    0

    This is a fork of YouTube-DLG, which is no longer maintained.

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    • Tartube is Free and Open SourceYoutube-DLG is also Free and Open Source
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