Viddly review
A capable YouTube downloader with broad download features and low-cost paid upgrades.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Viddly is desktop software for downloading and converting YouTube videos on Windows and macOS. It supports built-in video search, URL-based downloads, playlists, channels, subtitles, livestream recording, and conversion to MP4, WebM, 3GP, AVI, MP3, Vorbis, and AAC. Its audience includes individual users, content creators, educators, and media professionals who need local copies or converted audio and video from YouTube.
The free version covers downloads up to 1080p, while paid plans expand the limits. The Monthly plan costs $4.99 per month and adds Plus features, unlimited downloads, and 4K and 8K downloads. The Yearly plan costs $24.99 per year with the same listed Plus features, unlimited downloads, and 4K and 8K support. A Lifetime plan costs $58.99 as a one-time purchase and includes a lifetime license, unlimited downloads, and 4K and 8K downloads. This gives occasional users a free starting point and gives frequent downloaders monthly, annual, and lifetime payment options.
Viddly’s strongest fit is for YouTube-focused workflows rather than broad source coverage. Its feature set reaches beyond individual video downloads: users can process playlists and channels, retrieve subtitles, record livestreams, start downloads when copying a URL, and run multiple downloads simultaneously. The main trade-off is platform and source scope: the software is limited to Windows and macOS, and its listed supported source is YouTube. Choose Viddly if affordable desktop YouTube downloads, high-resolution output, conversion, and batch-style features matter. Choose an alternative if you need support for other video platforms or a different device ecosystem.
Viddly pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan supports YouTube downloads up to 1080p
- Handles playlists, channels, subtitles, livestreams, and conversions
- Paid plans add unlimited 4K and 8K downloads
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on YouTube rather than multiple video platforms
- Available only for Windows and macOS
- 4K and 8K downloads require a paid plan
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