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Best Video Downloaders in 2026

Need to save online videos for offline viewing or move them into a preferred file format? Video downloaders differ in the sources they support, the maximum video quality they offer, and their available output formats. Compare device platforms for compatibility, and look for batch or playlist downloads if you handle multiple clips. Subtitle downloads, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add further points to weigh. 4K Video Downloader+, yt-dlp app and OmniGet are among the named options. Match the listed features to the sites and file types you use, along with how you plan to watch or manage the downloads.

135 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

ClipGrab
by ClipGrab
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

ClipGrab combines video downloads and format conversion in a free desktop app for three operating systems.

8.9 Free plan Visit site
2

Shiliu Downloader

Free plan Open source MacWindows

Shiliu Downloader offers broad desktop download modes with queue management and included dependencies.

8.6 Free plan Visit site
3

Hive

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Hive combines planning, collaboration, integrations, and AI tools in a single work platform. Compare the Free and paid plan limits against the size and needs of your team.

8.5 Open source Visit site
4

yt-dlp

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

yt-dlp offers extensive source and format support for users who are comfortable with command-line software.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
5

4K Video Downloader+
by 4K Video Downloader+
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

4K Video Downloader+ offers downloads across supported sites, playlist handling, subtitle saving, and audio tools.

7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
6

MeTube

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

MeTube combines self-hosted downloads with options for playlists, subscriptions, formats, and integrations.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
7

Youwee

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

Youwee combines downloads, subtitle tools, and media-processing features in a free, open-source app.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
8

NeoDLP

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

NeoDLP offers broad source coverage, multiple download modes, and desktop packages across three operating systems.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
9

OmniGet

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

OmniGet offers broad source support and flexible download formats at no charge.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
10

yt-dlp online

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

yt-dlp online offers broad listed source coverage, several audio formats, and playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads at no listed cost. Video format availability varies with the source site.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
11

MeowLoad

Free plan APIExtensionMac+2

7.6 Free plan Visit site
12

iTubeGo

Free plan AndroidMacWeb+1

iTubeGo combines wide source support with high-resolution, playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads. Its free plan is available, while the three named one-phone paid plans do not show prices.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
13

VidBee

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

VidBee combines broad download support with local, searchable transcription and multiple AI connection choices.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $5 Visit site
14

yt-dlp app

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

yt-dlp app combines broad source coverage with playlist, subtitle and batch downloads across three desktop operating systems. Its listed Free plan costs nothing and specifies no telemetry or tracking.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
15

DownKingo

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DownKingo combines media downloading with conversion, editing, captions, and local transcription.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
16

Yalla Video

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Yalla Video combines broad site support with video, audio and subtitle downloads across three desktop platforms.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
17

DownSnap

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose DownSnap if you want a free browser tool for downloading from a wide range of supported sites, including playlists and batches.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
18

MediaGo

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

MediaGo combines broad source support with desktop, extension, API, and Docker options at no listed cost. Extension installation and legacy operating-system limits are the main constraints to check.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
19

GrabTube

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Choose GrabTube if you need desktop downloads from many services and want several video or audio format options.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
20

SSvid

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1

SSvid supports a broad list of video and audio sources, multiple formats, and playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $10 Visit site
21

YDL GUI

Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1

YDL GUI provides a broad yt-dlp feature set through a desktop interface, with extensive source and format support.

7.5 Open source Visit site
22

Freemake Video Downloader
by Freemake Video Downloader
Free plan MacWindows

Freemake Video Downloader offers broad listed site coverage, several output formats, and playlist and batch support. Its stated usage restriction is personal, private, non-commercial downloading.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
23

Catalyst

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Catalyst if you want a free, open-source desktop downloader with bulk queues, several output choices, and local processing.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
24

Arroxy

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Arroxy if you want a free graphical route to yt-dlp’s downloading options, including playlist selection, subtitles, and batch jobs.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
25

aTube Catcher

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

aTube Catcher offers broad format support and several download modes across three desktop platforms.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $19.95 Visit site

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