Open-Source Alternatives
Free Alternative to 4K Video Downloader
8 free & open-source projects that replace 4K Video Downloader.
Compare at a Glance
| vs 4K Video Downloader |  you-get |  YoutubeDownloader |  metube |  reclip |  tube-archivist |  pinchflat |  youtubedl-material |  ytdl-sub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 57k | 16k | 15k | 11k | 8.5k | 5.4k | 3.2k | 3.0k |
| Forks | 9.7k | 2.1k | 1.1k | 1.6k | 427 | 176 | 328 | 110 |
| Contributors | 30 | 30 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 13 | 30 | 30 |
| Last Commit | Apr 30, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | Dec 16, 2025 | Aug 16, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT | AGPL-3.0 | MIT | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | C# | Python | HTML | Python | Elixir | TypeScript | Python |
Tired of paying for YouTube downloaders or missing new videos from your favorite channels?
ytdl-sub is your powerful, free, and open-source solution for automating YouTube content management. It acts as an intelligent wrapper for yt-dlp, letting you subscribe to channels and playlists and automatically download new videos to build your own local media library.
- 📥 Auto-download new videos
- 🎬 Playlist & channel subscriptions
- 🏠 Local media library
- ⚙️ Advanced yt-dlp options
- 📂 Organize downloads easily
Enjoy full control over your content, completely free, forever. No hidden fees, no subscriptions, just pure automation.
Discover how ytdl-sub can revolutionize your media library today! Learn more and get started at: https://fossy.dev/jmbannon/ytdl-sub
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