Yt-dlp
A feature-rich command-line tool for downloading audio and video from YouTube and other sites.
Looking for an open-source alternative to JDownloader? Below are 2 community-built tools that offer similar functionality — all free, open source, and ready to use or self-host. Ranked by GitHub stars.
A feature-rich command-line tool for downloading audio and video from YouTube and other sites.
Self-hosted YouTube downloader with a web UI for youtube-dl and yt-dlp, allowing users to easily download videos from YouTube.
The top picks from this list are Yt-dlp, Metube — all maintained, free to use, and self-hostable.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Most of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Check each tool's page for hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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