OmniGet

OmniGet is a free, open-source desktop app for downloading video, audio and files from a broad range of sites. It is best for people who want one local tool for varied sources, playlists and queued downloads. Its reach is substantial, but it cannot open content your session cannot access.

Overview

OmniGet uses yt-dlp and automatically installs and updates yt-dlp and FFmpeg, so users do not need to maintain those components separately. Alongside supported websites, it handles torrents, magnet links and direct files. Its queue can resume interrupted downloads, retry failures with backoff and follow channels, making it more suited to ongoing download tasks than a basic link saver.

Downloads stay on the user's computer, and the app reports no telemetry about downloaded content. There are no ads, account requirement or paid tier, and the GPL-3.0 license will appeal to users who value open-source software. Access remains limited to content the user's own session can open: OmniGet does not bypass DRM or paywalls.

Key features

OmniGet supports more than 1,800 sites, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Reddit, Twitch, Vimeo, Bluesky, Pinterest, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Telegram, Udemy, Hotmart, Pixiv, DeviantArt, ArtStation and Douyin. That breadth is useful if your downloads span several services, rather than one platform. Playlist, batch and subtitle downloads add practical value for larger collections.

Video downloads reach 4K. Audio-only output includes MP3, M4A, Opus, FLAC and WAV, while subtitles can be saved as SRT or VTT. The directory's format listing also includes MP4, M4A, XML, ASS and JSON. This combination gives users options for media and related data, though format support does not change the access limits.

An optional browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Brave sends the current page to OmniGet and forwards browser cookies. That can help when a supported page depends on the browser session already being signed in. A beta MCP server can let Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code and Codex check links, queue downloads, wait for completion and report failures. Each connection has its own token and permissions, and the server listens only on the local computer; its beta status makes it a better fit for users comfortable with evolving integrations than for those seeking a settled workflow.

The official download page publishes SHA-256 hashes and verification commands, which gives technically minded users a way to check release files. However, Windows installers are unsigned, macOS builds are not notarized and Linux packages lack a distribution signing key. Users who prioritize platform-verified installers should weigh that trade-off before installing.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes the app without ads or an account. OmniGet has no paid plan, so there is no feature tier to upgrade to; that makes it a straightforward option for users who want a no-cost downloader without a time-limited trial. Its free price does not remove the content-access boundary or the installer-signing caveat.

Platforms

OmniGet is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, with optional Chrome and Firefox browser extensions. The browser extension's page-and-cookie forwarding is described for Chrome, Edge and Brave. This desktop-and-browser setup suits users who want downloads managed locally across major desktop systems, but not those looking for a mobile app.

Who it's for

Choose OmniGet if you need a free, local downloader for many sites and file types, want queue recovery or channel-following, or value an open-source tool with no telemetry reporting. It is also a plausible fit for developers who want to automate download tasks through the beta MCP server. Look elsewhere if your goal is to access paywalled or DRM-protected material, or if signed and notarized installers are a requirement.

Pros and cons

• Pros: More than 1,800 supported sites, plus torrents, magnet links and direct files, cover a broad range of sources.
• Pros: Playlist, batch and subtitle downloads, together with a resumable retrying queue, help with larger or recurring tasks.
• Pros: Free, open-source use without ads, accounts or telemetry reporting keeps the cost and data footprint low.
• Cons: It only downloads content your session can already access, so it cannot serve as a workaround for DRM or paywalls.
• Cons: Unsigned Windows and Linux packages and a non-notarized macOS build may put off users who require platform signing checks.
• Cons: The MCP integration is beta, so users who depend on a mature agent workflow may prefer not to rely on it.

Alternatives

Browse the Video Downloaders list to compare more tools. 4K Video Downloader+ is worth considering if you prefer a freemium product with a permanent free Starter plan and a free trial, across desktop and Android platforms. yt-dlp app is another free, open-source desktop choice with no telemetry or tracking, if you want those traits without OmniGet's broader source and queue details. yt-dlp online offers a free, open-source option with no premium tier or download limits and adds web access, making it a possible fit if you want that platform choice.

MeowLoad has a free basic desktop tier and a premium option that includes playlist, channel and bulk downloads; consider it if you want a freemium alternative with those capabilities in its paid tier. Catalyst is a free, open-source desktop option with local processing and no account requirement if those are your priorities. Star Video Downloader may suit users who can work within a free cap of five downloads per day, 1080p and one simultaneous download, or want its paid plan at $5 a month. Turbo Downloader has a free tier capped at 10 downloads per day and 1080p, while its annual option costs $19 a year; it may fit someone willing to trade OmniGet's free, uncapped positioning for those terms. aTube Catcher offers a free Community plan limited to 1080p for single-video downloads, with a Pro option at $19.95 a month, for readers comparing a capped free tier with a paid alternative.

Verdict

OmniGet is a strong choice for users who want a free, open-source desktop downloader with wide source coverage, flexible outputs and a queue that can recover from interruptions. Choose it for that breadth and local, no-telemetry approach; look elsewhere if you need access-control bypasses or require installers signed or notarized by the platform.