Airy

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Founded: 2013
Developer: Eltima Software
Pricing: Freemium ($19.95 license)
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

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Video Downloaders

Overview

Airy is a desktop application for downloading videos, audio, playlists, and channels from YouTube for offline viewing. It supports Mac and Windows users seeking a simple tool to save content without internet dependency, using a copy-paste URL method or browser integration.¹²⁴

Key Features

HD Video Download - Downloads YouTube videos in HD quality.
Browser Integration - Integrates with Chrome, Firefox, and Opera via extensions or bookmarklets for direct downloads.
YouTube Audio Extraction - Extracts audio from videos as MP3.
Playlist Downloads - Downloads entire YouTube playlists with paid version.
Channel Downloads - Supports downloading videos from YouTube channels.
Batch Downloads - Queues and downloads multiple videos.
Private Video Access - Downloads private YouTube videos.
Pause/Resume Downloads - Allows pausing and resuming active downloads.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	2 video downloads, one at a time.
Pro	$19.95	Unlimited downloads, playlists, channels, batch processing, full features.

Platforms & Requirements

Available for macOS and Windows as standalone desktop apps. Minimum requirements not specified; installs via standard installer and appears in Launchpad on Mac. No mobile or web versions; browser extensions limited to Chrome, Firefox, Opera.¹²⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

Chrome browser extension
Firefox browser extension
Opera browser extension
YouTube URL paste
MP4 export
3GP export
MP3 audio export

Alternatives

App	Difference
4K Video Downloader	Supports 4K, 60fps, 2K quality, and bulk playlist downloads not available in Airy.
yt-dlp	Free open-source tool with broader site support and higher quality options.
Softorino YouTube Converter	Offers more formats, higher resolutions, and mobile transfer features.

Reputation

Airy is viewed as a straightforward, easy-to-use YouTube downloader with intuitive interface and reliable basic functionality for offline saving.¹⁶ Criticisms include severe free version limits (only two downloads) and lack of advanced features like 60fps, 2K, or true bulk downloads even in paid version, making it less competitive.⁴ Users note it's functional but often outpaced by free alternatives with more capabilities.¹⁴

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