If you aren't afraid of a little code, this is the absolute best tool on the internet. It is actively maintained, open-source, and can download entire channels with specific criteria (e.g., "only videos uploaded in the last year").
The YouTube Multi Downloader transforms a frustrating, repetitive task into a seamless automated workflow. Whether you are archiving 5 videos or 500, this tool gives you speed, organization, and control.
Ready to save hours? [Download the latest release] or [View source on GitHub].
| Feature | Web Multi-Downloader | Desktop (e.g., 4K Video Downloader, JDownloader) | |---------|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Installation required | No | Yes | | Batch playlist limit | Often 50-100 | Unlimited (with proxy rotation) | | Ads | Heavy | None | | Speed | Moderate | Fast (multi-threaded) | | Format options | Good | Excellent (remux, subtitle embedding) | | Price | Free or cheap sub | One-time $10-25 or free (open source) | Youtube Multi Downloader
Winner for power users: Desktop apps like 4K Video Downloader (paid) or yt-dlp (free, command-line) are far superior for large batch jobs.
Platform: Windows, Mac Price: ~$19.99 lifetime
Why it wins: ByClick is built specifically for non-techies. It integrates directly into your browser. When you watch a playlist, a button appears over the video. Click it, and the entire playlist downloads. If you aren't afraid of a little code,
Can you batch download on your phone? The answer is tricky because Apple and Google restrict background downloading on their app stores.
For Android (Recommended):
For iOS (The Hard Way): Apple does not allow true multi-downloaders in the App Store. Your best bet is to use a Shortcut (like "YouTube Playlist Downloader Shortcut") or use a desktop to download the batch and then transfer via a USB cable or cloud storage (Google Drive). | Feature | Web Multi-Downloader | Desktop (e
Tested on: 100 Mbps connection, 8-core CPU
| Task | Time | Disk Usage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 10 single videos (5 min each, 1080p) | 4 min 20 sec | ~1.2 GB | | 1 playlist (50 songs, audio only 320kbps) | 3 min 15 sec | ~1.5 GB | | 5 parallel 4K videos (1GB each) | 8 min 10 sec | ~5.0 GB |