: A completely free, open-source command-line tool. It is the most powerful downloader available and is updated almost daily, though it requires some basic terminal knowledge to use.

Combines downloading, converting, and recording in one package.

Clunky, outdated UI; slow update cycles to bypass new site encryptions; requires a paid license for unlimited use.

Does not require heavy system resources to run in the background.

: The industry standard for desktop downloading. It features a clean UI, frequent updates to combat site patches, and a highly functional free tier.

Like many paid downloaders, when a site like YouTube changes its code, Bigasoft occasionally stops working until the developers push a manual patch.