The Best Open Source 4k Video Downloader AlternativesTop Video & YouTube Downloaders like 4k Video Downloader

The best open source alternative to 4k Video Downloader is youtube-dl. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to 4k Video Downloader and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to 4k Video Downloader are yt-dlp, Cobalt Tools, Seal and Youtube-DLG.

filter to find the best alternatives

4k Video Downloader alternatives are mainly Video Downloaders, but if you're looking for YouTube Downloaders or Download Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Open Source, Google Chrome, Chrome OS, iPad, iPhone and Online + YouTube Downloader. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to 4k Video Downloader.
More about 4k Video Downloader
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
Get a badge for your site4k Video Downloader alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

Ad
Screenshot
YTD icon
YTD

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

https://www.ytddownloader.com
Learn More
  1. youtube-dl icon

    youtube-dl

     475 likes

    A platform-independent command-line program for downloading videos from YouTube and 1000+ sites. Supports playlists, subtitles, and multiple formats.

    275 youtube-dl alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU
    youtube-dl screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
    |
    2
  2. yt-dlp icon

    yt-dlp

     250 likes

    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.

    284 yt-dlp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    • Linux Mobile
    yt-dlp screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  3. Cobalt Tools icon

    Cobalt Tools

     99 likes

    Privacy-first downloader supporting fast, no-tracking downloads of video, audio, and images from a wide range of social platforms—no account required, open API for free integration, expanding platform support, and no data or analytics collected or stored.

    244 Cobalt Tools alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • US flagUnited States
    Media Downloader - Page (Home)
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Youtube-DLG icon

    Youtube-DLG

     203 likes

    A cross-platform GUI using wxPython for the popular tool youtube-dl, Youtube-DLG supports video downloads from YouTube and over 1000 sites, offers video cutting via ffmpeg, and authentication for YouTube. It features a multi-language UI, supports both youtube-dl and yt-dlp, and is open source in the public domain.

    242 Youtube-DLG alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • wxPython
    Main Window
    Good alternative?
     
    |
    1
  6. Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) icon

    Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui)

     62 likes

    A cross-platform GUI for yt-dlp made in Electron and Node.js .

    100 Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FFmpeg
    • youtube-dl
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    Dark mode
    Good alternative?
     
  7. SCrawler icon

    SCrawler

     79 likes

    A program to download photo and video from any site (e.g. YouTube, YouTube Music, Reddit, Twitter, Mastodon, Instagram, TikTok, RedGifs, PornHub, XHamster, XVIDEOS, ThisVid, LPSG, Pinterest).

    115 SCrawler alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU
    SCrawler screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
    |
    1
  9. Vividl icon

    Vividl

     25 likes

    Vividl is a Windows app that lets you download videos from various websites, including YouTube.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Vividl screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  10. FetchIt icon

    FetchIt

     17 likes

    FetchIt is an Android application for easy downloading of media files from popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more. It provides a user-friendly interface with URL input and file location selection, making media saving a seamless experience across devices.

    83 FetchIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    FetchIt screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  12. ArrowDL icon

    ArrowDL

     29 likes

    A simple and straightforward utility that enables you to effortlessly download any type of file from the Internet and that comes with some privacy settings.

    203 ArrowDL alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ArrowDL screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
12 of 72 4k Video Downloader alternatives