yt-dlp Alternatives

yt-dlp is described as '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' and is a very popular video downloader in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to yt-dlp for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best yt-dlp alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like yt-dlp are youtube-dl, Cobalt Tools, Seal and Youtube-DLG.

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Download and convert videos with ease using YTD Downloader—fast, simple, and compatible with all your favorite platforms.

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    4k Video Downloader

    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 downloadi...

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    youdown!

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    With You Down app you can see youtube videos in slowmotion , Just get youtube video link then paste it in the app and click play .

    49 youdown! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  7. YoutubeMP3.one icon

    YoutubeMP3.one

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    Convert and download youtube video to a hight quality mp3 to listen localy on your android, iphone or desktop

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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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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    Watch Later

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    Watch your favorite YouTube videos even without the Internet. The easiest way to cache the video and watch it later. It's just two clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  10. Tubly Downloader icon

    Tubly Downloader

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    Lightweight browser extension enabling direct YouTube video and Shorts downloads in 1080p, 4K, or 8K, instant 320 kbps MP3 conversion, and single-click access across Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave, all with no ads, redirects, or registration required.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  11. VDown.me icon

    VDown.me

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    Free, fast, and secure YouTube downloader. Paste any YouTube URL and download videos in MP4, MP3 formats with multiple quality options. No software installation required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. CleanYTThumb

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    CleanYTThumb is a minimalist, fast YouTube thumbnail downloader — built for creators who just want to get clean, full-resolution thumbnails without ads, redirects, or bloat. Just paste a YouTube URL and instantly access all available thumbnail sizes, from 120x90 up to 1280x720.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    30tools

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    Your Ultimate Free Online Toolkit — Image, Video, Audio, PDF, and More!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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