Fastest & free Youtube Video Downloading Softwares

Top 10 Programs for Downloading YouTube Videos

#1. iSkysoft iTube Studio for Mac

One of the main issues you will find in video downloaders is how often during the installation, these applications try to install some other programs to your devices making them vulnerable to threats. If you are tired of that and are looking for an option that is absolutely free of ads then you should jump right into it. Its interface delivers the great design that not only Apple does, but also every application available for Mac users. It is really easy to use and its performance is outstanding. Most of the times free versions come out way too limited compared to paid versions, well, in this case the difference between one another is very slight, and you will not even have to worry about not paying the full version because the free one also has great features that will deliver nothing but great results. Downloading your favorite videos from YouTube has never been so easy.

#2. Freemake Video Downloader

Watching videos online is probably one of the favorite things to do for many people. YouTube could easily be the easiest way to procrastinate and no wonder why, there is almost anything in there: music, TV shows, movies, news, and a whole lot of other amazing things. So, yes, YouTube’s importance on the internet is major. Sadly, we do not always have internet access and that is when YouTube downloaders come in handy. Downloading videos from the internet and storing them on any device is so common that there are already thousands of different ways to do it, as is the case of Freemake Video Downloader. All you need to do is download the software and you will be able to paste URLs from any site and have your videos downloaded in just a few minutes. It has a smooth and friendly interface that makes it really easy to use. However, this option is limited for Windows users since it is not supported for other operating systems. If you are not bothered by this limitation, then you will find yourself with a very useful application, it works perfectly not only for video downloads but also for video conversion, which means you will have an all-in-one software and the best of all, it is for free.

#3. aTube Catcher

There are a million situations in which you will find yourself using online videos. Whether it is for work or fun there will always be a reason to watch videos online, but this turns out boring when we lack of a good internet connection, so there is no excuse to not download your favorite videos to your computer or mobile devices. aTube Catcher, for example, works efficiently. One thing people usually forget about when working with free software is that most of the times they are willing to live with ads at the end of every process. Well, with this application there is no need to settle for that. This ad-free software provides everything for video handling and you do not even have to worry if you are a Windows or Mac user because it works on both platforms. While it does provide a lot of different services, you should be aware of its performance before trying to do it all at once. It is not exactly the fastest application out there and it might end up in spending a lot more time than you first expected.

#4. Free YouTube Downloader

Probably not the most creative name for an application but jokes aside, it definitely makes sure users know what its main service is. It definitely lacks of originality in terms of brand and design and it probably is the poorest interface out there but it does the homework properly. It maintains the quality of the original video and it finishes the job fast. Some might call it minimalistic, some others uncomplicated but there will be others who may find this application a little too mediocre. With just one main window and a blank space for URL pasting, it leaves absolutely no room for confusion which might work well for people who do not understand how this works but it certainly looks so simple that it even shows up as if there was no effort at all.

#5. YTD Video Downloader

This application once again goes straightforward with its name. Although its name clearly states what it goes for, its interface surely has a little more effort than previous options. Still a basic design but with great functionality. All you have to do is paste the URL, choose the quality you prefer and the folder you want your file to be saved to and that is it. This software is really easy to use and it has a free version but it is very limited. One of its major downsides is that with the free version you will not have a batch option, so if you were planning on downloading more than one video then you better sit tight and get ready to work because you will have to do it one by one. Not so much for efficiency.

#6. Free Studio

Just as there are simple, easy options out there, one can never leave aside those awesome bundles. This is a perfect example of an all-in-one. Free Studio is a compilation of many small applications dedicated to media handling. Whether you want to download, edit or convert, you will definitely find something useful for every different occasion as it happens right now for video downloading from YouTube. One of its applications is Free YouTube Download and it is the best way to show something simple without appearing useless at first sight. If you download it you will find that its interface is only a white window with a huge blank space where you can paste all the URLs you want to download, but if you look at the bottom of the window you will find a Convert button that will make your life a lot easier. This is a free application but you need to beware of the installation process because it will try to install extra stuff on your computer, off course you can always un-check it, just make sure you read carefully before clicking. Also, it will prove your patience because every time you close the application you will find yourself with some obnoxious ads.

#7. 4K Video Downloader

One might wonder what is the big fuzz about design and why is it so important to have clean interfaces, well, the answer is easy. It all comes at first sight. It can be as plain as a white window but if you put a smiley on it you will get user’s attention and that will make them dig deeper. As irrelevant as it may sound, it is what it is and that is how this application works. Once you install it you will find yourself in front of a white window with nothing more than a few icons, one of those is a Smiley that will bring on the advanced features for those geeks out there. You can paste as many URLs as you wish and then you will get the option to change its quality. Once again, this is a boring step but if it looks organized then chances are you will not get overwhelmed about all the options it offers; clean design strikes again. Overall, this downloader works nicely, but just as everything, it cannot all be happiness. During the set-up it will install toolbars for your browsers, make sure to uncheck that before you get some annoying add-ons.

#8. Orbit Downloader

Apparently all YouTube downloaders live in a battle against each other to get the price of the simplest interface. Another apparently simple interface, but then again this one has more complicated buttons that anyone would expect while using a video downloader. It would be safe to assume that updates will fix bugs and other kind of inconveniences that the application has shown but unfortunately it is better to ignore the updates so that you can get a more stable performance. Also, it is not the greatest option if you want to download files that are bigger than 400MB. But above all, you will have a major issue with it installing other stuff during the set-up, it is not enough to read and uncheck, it simply finds a way to get your device full of junk.

#9. ClipGrab

Paint it all blue, Clip Grab shows that it does not take up a lot of artwork to actually look pretty and friendly. On the other hand, while you are installing this application you will see how it will try to install extra junk and even manipulate your browser, ignore all those options and you will end up with a real quick downloader. This is a great option when time is of the essence, it downloads quickly just about anything you paste in there, but be careful there, the quality of both video and audio will not be the greatest, just average. Obviously the solution for that would be to always download on the highest quality possible, but that does not always work with the space on our hard drives or mobile devices, does it?

#10. Fastest YouTube Downloader

While promising the quickest experience around, users can only enjoy this awesome feature if they pay for it on a monthly basis. It definitely works great with video downloading but if by any chance you decide to also convert your videos then you will have to dedicate a few more minutes (maybe even hours) until this process is completed. Video and audio quality will not disappoint but if results will not be seen in a short amount of time then really what is the point of paying so much for it.

Part 2. Comparison of Top 10 Programs for Downloading YouTube Videos

Now that you have known each one of the best options available closely, let's take a little recap so you can really narrow things down and make your best choice:

	Supported formats	Operating Systems	Price
iSkysoft iTube Studio for Mac	MOV, MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV, M4A and some Apple and Android devices, amongst others.	Mac.	Free. Rs 1800 /-
Freemake Video Downloader	AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, 3GP, FLV, MTS, amongst others.	Windows.	Free.
aTube Catcher	3GP, AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV, etc.	Windows/Mac.	Free.
Free YouTube Downloader	AVI, MP3, MP4, MKV, etc.	Windows.	Free.
YTD Video Downloader	MP4, 3GP, MPEG, AVI, WMV.	Windows.	Free (Limited.) or Pro Version Rs 1900 /-  per year.
Free Studio	MP4, AVI, WMV.	Windows.	Free.
4K Video Downloader	MP4, MKV, M4A, FLV, 3GP.	Windows/Mac.	Free.
Orbit Downloader	FLV, MP4,	Windows.	Free.
Clip Grab	MP4, WMV.	Windows/Mac.	Free.
Fastest YouTube Downloader	MP4, AVI, WMV, MPEG.	Windows/Mac.	Rs 1300 /- Professional. Rs 2500 /-  Gold.