Viddly

Vid­dly is desktop software for downloading and converting YouTube media. Users can search within the application or paste YouTube URLs for individual videos, playlists, channels and Shorts.

The free edition supports downloads up to 1080p and audio up to 128 Kbps. Viddly Plus adds higher resolutions, batch downloads, playlist and channel downloads, livestream recording, automatic URL downloads and ad removal.

The vendor states that Viddly is intended for copyright-free material, user-owned content, permission-based downloads or fair-use purposes. The product is compatible with YouTube, according to its help documentation.

Vid­dly can download YouTube videos in MP4 and other formats. It supports resolutions up to 1080p in the free edition and up to 4K or 8K with Viddly Plus, when those resolutions are available from YouTube.

Additional functions include MP3 extraction, playlist and channel downloads, YouTube Shorts downloads, subtitle extraction, local video conversion and YouTube livestream recording. The Plus plan also enables simultaneous downloads and automatic downloads after copying a URL.

Official documentation does not describe a public API, third-party integrations or an enterprise administration console.

Vid­dly offers a free version with downloads up to 1080p and audio up to 128 Kbps. The free version includes basic YouTube downloading and conversion capabilities.

Vid­dly Plus costs $4.99 per month, $24.99 per year or $58.99 for a lifetime license on the official pricing page. The monthly and yearly options renew automatically unless canceled. The official store identifies Nexway as the authorized reseller and lists a 30-day refund policy.

Pros: Viddly has a focused workflow, supports Windows and macOS, includes a usable free edition, and handles playlists, subtitles and multiple media formats. The Plus plan adds 4K and 8K downloads, batch processing and livestream recording.

Cons: The tool is limited to YouTube according to its help center. Its mobile support is not provided as a native Android or iOS application. The free tier limits resolution and audio quality, while the Plus license is required for several advanced functions. Public review evidence is limited to three G2 reviews.

Comparable tools include 4K Video Downloader, MediaHuman YouTube Downloader, JDownloader and yt-dlp. These products differ in supported sites, interfaces, licensing models, automation options and operating-system coverage.

Does Viddly have a free version?
Yes. The free version supports YouTube downloads up to 1080p and audio up to 128 Kbps.

Which operating systems does Viddly support?
The official website lists Windows 10 64-bit or later and macOS 12 Monterey or later.

Does Viddly support Android or iOS?
The official product documentation describes desktop installers for Windows and macOS. It does not document native Android or iOS applications.

Does Viddly offer an API?
No public API documentation was found during research.

Which websites does Viddly support?
Its help center states that Viddly is compatible with YouTube.

Does Viddly offer a free trial?
The vendor offers a free edition rather than describing a separate time-limited trial.