KoalaPull is a free desktop application for downloading videos, audio, playlists, subtitles, and metadata through yt-dlp. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and supports YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, plus hundreds of other yt-dlp sources. Before a download, it can show a link’s title, uploader, duration, available formats, and estimated size. Output choices include best-quality, compatible, audio-only, and custom settings. Queued jobs, playlists, batch downloads, progress tracking, subtitles, and download history are supported. On first launch, the app places yt-dlp and ffmpeg in its application data folder. KoalaPull’s privacy description says it operates locally and does not send telemetry, URLs, media metadata, history, settings, or downloaded files to its maintainer. The project is open source under the MIT License and provided without warranty. Users are responsible for checking applicable laws, licenses, copyright, and platform terms before saving media.
Who it is for
It suits desktop users who need playlist, subtitle, or batch downloads from services supported by yt-dlp. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What is good
- Free plan on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Supports hundreds of yt-dlp sources
- Previews formats and estimated download size
- Queues playlists and batch jobs
- Works locally without sending listed data
What to know first
- yt-dlp and ffmpeg download on first launch
- Users must check laws and platform terms
- Provided without warranty
Verdict
KoalaPull offers broad source support with format previews and queue management in a free desktop package. Its local operation and cross-platform builds may appeal to users who accept responsibility for lawful downloads.
KoalaPull plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported sources
- YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and hundreds more through yt-dlp
- Playlist downloads
- Yes
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes
- Batch downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- macOS, Windows, Linux
