| No. | Program | Screenshot | Pros | Cons |
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| 1 | - Video Downloader
- Aiseesoft Video Downloader enables you to download videos from any popular video sharing websites and convert the downloaded media files to your preferred video/audio format with high quality and super fast downloading/converting speed.
| - Support downloading any video (including 4K UHD, 1080p HD, SD or 3D) and audio from 1000+ streaming sites
- Convert downloaded media to any popular video format for your portable devices, such as iPhone, iPad Pro/Air/mini, iPod Touch, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, etc.
- Support batch downloading and converting with super fast speed
- Both Windows and Mac OS is available
| Free trial version has function limitation |
| 2 | - Video Grabber Pro
(Video Download Capture) - Video Grabber Pro is the toolkits combined with media grabber software including Streaming video grabber, streaming audio grabber and Screen Video Grabber. It has simple video/ audio editor and converter, the built-in CD ripper, CD burner and DVD Creator.
- Download site:www.videograbber.net
- Price: $39.95; $79.9
(including Streaming Audio Recorder)
| - Grab videos from video sites you want
- Grab audio, music, radio from audio sites
- Record RTMP stream sites like NBC, MySpace, ABC, MTV and more
- Screen video grabber and capture screen movement
- Convert between all video formats like AVI, MP4 and all audio formats like mp3
- Burn and Rip CD
| - Trial Version Limitation (Only 3 Days for trial)
- Mac version is not available
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| 3 | - uTorrent
- uTorrent can download movies and other contents for free. It is said to directly access over 10,000 artists and 2,000,000 pieces of content. uTorrent can download media directly from variety of artists, bands, authors and filmmakers.
- Download site:www.utorrent.com
- Price: Free; $19.95 (Upgrade to Pro version)
| - Offer torrent downloading with automatic bandwidth management
- Download tons of free torrent content from BitTorrent Bundles
- uTorrent for Windows/ Mac/ Android is available
- Offer uTorrent free version to meet standard need
| - Get bundled installation of other software
- With ads
- More function is just available in the uTorrent Pro version
- Mac version is just beta version
- uTorrent for iPhone/iPad is not available currently
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| 4 | - Vuze Bittorrent Client
- The Vuze Bittorrent Client is an end-to-end software application for all your torrent needs. This complete bittorrent downloader will not slow down your computer as it maintain a lightweight footprint. The Vuze torrent downloader for Windows or Mac makes it easy for you to find torrents online and automatically optimizes to torrent download speeds.
- Download site:www.vuze.com
- Price: Free; $29.99 for VUZE+ version
| - Support Vuze torrent bundles & magnet link
- Integrated Meta search for content discovery
- Media playback & Device Playback (Media device detection & video conversion)
- Burn DVDs from directly within product
- Vuze for Windows/ Mac/ Linux/ Android version is available
| - Installation attached with other software
- Ads inside
- More functions are only available in plus version
- Vuze is not downloading or failed to create directory sometimes
- Vuze for iPhone/ iPad is not available
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| 5 | - YouTube by Click
- YouTube by Click video and music downloader software is completely free desktop application. YouTube by Click support downloading video and music from YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo and Facebook in mp4, mp3 and many other formats.
- Download site:www.youtubebyclick.com
- Price: Free
| - Support downloading YouTube Playlists or entire Channels
- Batch downloading is available
- Support Private YouTube or Facebook videos downloading
| - Supported online video sites and formats are limited
- Only windows version available
- YouTube by Click not working sometimes
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| 6 | - Replay Media Catcher
- Replay Media Catcher is an ultimate internet video downloader and converter program which can also support audio/ mp3 downloading or recording. It is an Online Media Recorder supporting more website media protocols and converting over 130 file formats.
- Download site:applian.com
- Price: $49.95
| - Download internet video and mp3s with high speed
- With scheduler and built-in converter supporting 130 device & file formats
- Record and convert audio from any website or source with high quality
- Support transferring media files to your Apple or Android phone or tablet
| - Replay Media Catcher Mac version is not available
- Installation integrated with its other software
- Free version only supports downloading 50% of other videos besides YouTube
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| 7 | - CryptLoad
- CryptLoad is a freeware download manager for windows that downloads files from file-hosting websites like RapiShare and Megaupload. It can also download media contents in regular sites.
- Price: Free
| - Downloading from One-Click-Hosters with many plug-ins
- Intelligent download management
- Support parallel downloads & part downloading
- Captcha recognition
| - Pop-up ads frequently
- Use a lot of system resources
- CryptLoad mac unstable
- Not working sometimes
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| 8 | - ClipConverter Desktop
- Clip Converter is a free online media conversion application which allows you to record, download and convert nearly any audio or video URL to common formats. Clip Convert also helps you to convert YouTube to MP3, ACC, MP4, etc. formats.
- Download site:www.clipconverter.cc
- Price: Free; $3/month for Premium Edition
| - Support 50+ video platforms like YouTub (1080p supported), Dailymotion, Souncloud and many others
- Support many formats including MP3, MP4, 3GP, AVI, MPG, AAC, etc.
- With browser integration for Chrome, Firefox or Safari to download videos more easily
- Both available on Windows and Mac version
| - The Mac OS X app version is not signed by Apple
- Daily downloads limitation
- With ads
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| 9 | - FreeRapid Downloader
- FreeRapid is an easy to use Java downloader that supports downloading from Rapidshare, Picasa and other file-sharing services including the new ones like mega.co.nz.
- Download site:wordrider.net
- Price: Free
| - Support for streaming videos or pictures
- Check automatically for file's existence on server
- FreeRapid Downloader Windows/ Mac/ Linux version available
| - Download speed
- Java installation is a must
- No FreeRapid Downloader portable version
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| 10 | - Download Accelerator Plus
- Download Accelerator Plus DAP is a free download manager to assist you downloading videos and convert to MP3 music files easily.
- Price: Free
| - Richest mirroring servers' database and multi thread acceleration engine
- Easily download videos and covert to MP3 files
| - With ads
- Private downloads is available on DAP Premium version
- Download Accelerator Plus mac version is not available
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| 11 | - YTD Video Downloader
- YTD Video Downloader downloads YouTube videos to your hard drive for free. If you want to view a video offline or convert it into a format that can be stored on a mobile device, you can choose it.
- Download site:ytddownloader.com
- Price: Free
| - Download free videos from 50+ sites
- Convert video to MP3, MP4, WMV, FLV, MOV, 3GP, AVI, etc.
- Integrated video player to watch videos right away
| - With installer offers
- Conversion function is available on YTD Pro version
- YTD Video Downloader for Mac/ iOS/ Android is not available currently
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| 12 | - ClipGrab
- ClipGrab is a free downloader and converter for many online video sites including YouTube, Metacafe, Vimeo, Dailymotion, etc.
- Download site:clipgrab.org
- Price: Free
| - Converts downloaded videos to MPEG4, MP3 or other formats
- Cipgrab Windows/ Mac/ Linux version available
| - With ads
- ClipGrab not working sometimes
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| 13 | - 4K Video Downloader
- 4K Video Downloader can download audio, video, subtitle and even entire playlists and channels.
- Download site:4kdownload.com
- Price: Free
| - Download videos in 4K, HD 1080p or HD 720p on your HD TV, iPad or other devices
- Download video in 3D format
- Windows/ Mac/ Ubuntu version is available
| - Download YouTube Channels/ playlists without subtitles
- Limitation for 25 clips
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| 14 | - YouTube Downloader HD
- This YouTube HD Video downloader can download and convert videos into AVI video format or into MP4 files (compatible with iPad, iPhone).
- Download site:youtubedownloaderhd.com
- Price: Free
| - Download YouTube high definition and fullHD videos (available on certain videos)
- Convert downloaded video to various formats
| - YouTube Downloader HD mac version not available
- With ads and installer
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| 15 | - iGetter
- iGetter is a download manager and accelerator which improves the speed downloads using segmented (accelerated) downloading.
- Download site:igetter.net
- Price: $25
| - With schedule downloads to schedule files to download at low traffic periods
- Site Explorer allows exploration of the entire web or FTP sites
- iGetter Mac version is available
| - Trail version has function restriction
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| 16 | - Ffmpeg
- Ffmpeg is a cross-platform solution to record, convert and stream video and audio.
- Download site:ffmpeg.org
- Price: Free
| - Grab from a live video/ audio source
- Convert multimedia files between formats
- Ffmpeg Mac and Linux version available
| - Hard to use for common users
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| 17 | - Jaksta
- Jaksta Media Recorder assists you to download video and music from YouTube and many other sites.
- Download site:jaksta.com
- Price: $79.95
| - Download music from Spotify, Pandora, Jango and more
- Support conversion to all popular devices and file formats
- Jaksta for Mac available
| - Restriction of downloading 50% of any on-demand audio or video clip
- Time restriction of downloading/ recording any audio or videos
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| 18 | - JDownloader
- JDownloader is a free, open-source download management tool.
- Download site:jdownloader.org
- Price: Free
| - Download several files at once
- Download with multiple connections
- JDownloader Mac/ Linux version available
| - Requires Java Runtime Environment
- JDownloader virus risk
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| 19 | - Any Video Converter
- Any Video Converter can download any video and convert, edit it in 100+ formats with not limitation.
- Download site: any-video-converter.com
- Price: Free
| - Extract audio from CDs and videos
- Burn video to DVD or AVCHD DVD
| - Functions limitation of free version
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| 20 | - Mipony
- Mipony is a free download manager which is designed to optimize and automate downloads.
- Download site:mipony.net
- Price: Free
| - Fully automatic download and optimize your connection
- Web and android remote control to manage downloads
| - Window opens up every time you copy a link
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| 21 | - Movavi Screen Capture
- Movavi Screen Capture helps you in capturing streaming video and music in high resolution.
- Download site: movavi.com
- Price: $79.95
| - Grabbing online streaming video, capturing Skype calls, taking screen caps and more
- Both Movavi Screen Capture Mac and Win version available
| - Sound capture from multiple devices not supported under Windows XP
- Trail version can only be used within 7 days
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| 22 | - aTube Catcher
- aTube Catcher lets you download videos from YouTube and other popular video sties and convert videos from one format to another.
- Download site:atube.me
- Price: Free
| - Support downloading videos and recording screencasts
- Support various file formats with quick conversion speed
| - Integrate other tools installation
- aTube Catcher for mac not available
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| 23 | - Orbit Downloader
- Orbit Downloader is a download manager devoting to web downloading, such as video/music/streaming media from Myspace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora, Rapishare, support RTMP.
- Price: Free
| - Support downloading WebM video and other HTML5 video from youtube.com
- Support all streaming media protocol include RTMP/MMS/RTSP
| - With ads
- Orbit Downloader Mac version not available
- Easily installing with Orbit Downloader virus
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| 24 | - Freemake Video Downloader
- Freemake YouTube Downloader lets download online videos free and fast.
- Download site: freemake.com
- Price: Free
| - Support YouTube, Vimeo, Vevo, Facebook, Dailymotion and more sites
- Convert online videos to MP3, AVI, MKV, WMV, iPhone, iPod, PSP, Android
| - Install with other program
- With ads
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| 25 | - RipTiger
- RipTiger can assist you to acquire online video or live TV from any web site to your PC.
- Download site:riptiger.com
- Price: $29.99
| - Support most of streaming media formats
- Downloaded videos can be converted multiple times to different formats
| - RipTiger for mac is not available
- Trail version has recorded track limitation in duration to 5 minute or 50% of the file
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| 26 | - Internet Download Manager
- Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a tool to increase download speeds by up to 5 times, resume and schedule downloads.
- Download site:internetdownloadmanager.com
- Price: $29.95
| - Supports proxy servers, ftp and http protocols, firewalls, redirects, cookies, authorization, MP3 audio and MPEG video content processing
- Integrates into Microsoft IE, AOL, Opera, Firefox, and all other popular browsers to automatically handle your downloads
| - Trail version with function limitation like built-in download accelerator to achieve maximum download performance
- Internet Download Manager Mac version not available
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| 27 | - Vdownloader
- Vdownloader can download and convert videos into any format (including MP3) with simple operation.
- Download site:vdownloader.com
- Price: Free
| - Save your videos as AVI, MKV, MP4, MPG, 3GP, VCD, SVCD, DVD, FLV or MP3 (audio only) and export your videos to your iPod/iPhone, PSP, Nokia or any other mobile device
- Copy/paste a list of URL's to download and convert several videos at once
| - Free version has lots of function limitations
- Install with some spam ware hardly to be removed
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| 28 | - Auto YouTube Downloader
- Auto YouTube Downloader can help you downloading flash videos from any site and convert them to another formats including iPhone, iPod, Cell Phone, PSP, AVI, MP3, etc.
- Download site: auto-youtube-downloader.com
- Price: Free
| - Download flash video from YouTube, Google Video, MySpace and more sites
- Play all downloaded videos with the built-in player
| - Auto YouTube Downloader Mac version not available
- Ads integration
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| 29 | - Folx
- Folx is a free internet download manager for Mac to help you take the most of your downloads.
- Download site:mac-downloader.com
- Price: Free
| - Split downloads in threads to make download speed faster
- Offer auto-resuming of downloads in case the website was down, etc.
| - YouTube video downloading available in pro version
- Only Mac version available
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| 30 | - Progressive Downloader
- Progressive Downloader is a free download manager for your Mac that supports multi-thread downloading and mirror search.
- Download site:macpsd.net
- Price: Free
| - Support HTTP(S), FTP and SFTP (SSH) protocols
- Automatic downloading from the most popular file-hosting services
| - Progressive Downloader windows version not available
- Not very stable, crashing easily
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| 31 | - MacX YouTube Downloader
- MacX YouTube Downloader supports downloading videos from YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Dailymotion and other sharing sites.
- Download site: macxdvd.com
- Price: Free
| - Support batch downloading
- Detect the YouTube Video automatically
| - More functions can be available on pro version
- No MacX YouTube Downloader windows version
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| 32 | - MacTubes
- MacTubes is YouTube video player and downloader which can assist you creating playlists and downloading video files.
- Download site:macapps.sakura.ne.jp
- Price: Free
| - Search by keywords, related videos and author's videos
- Create playlists, keyword, author and category lists
| - Not updating for a long time
- Without MacTubes windows version
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| 33 | - YouTube-dl
- YouTube-dl is a small command-line program to download videos from YouTube.com and a few more sites.
- Download site: youtube-dl.org
- Price: Free
| - No platform specific, can be work in UNIX box, Windows or Mac OS X
- You can modify, redistribute or use it as you like
| - Need to integrate Python interpreter
- Hard to operation for common users
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