Downie
Video & Media Creation · macOS · Setapp subscription
About Downie
Downie is a macOS video downloader by Charlie Monroe Software that supports 1,200+ websites including YouTube (up to 4K), Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, and Bilibili, with drag-and-drop or browser extension workflows for one-click downloads. It can extract audio-only tracks, download auto-generated subtitles, batch-process multiple URLs, and integrates with the Permute media converter for format conversion. It is available on Setapp and updated frequently; common uses include saving videos for offline viewing, archiving, or media production reference. Alternatives: yt-dlp (free open-source CLI downloader supporting 1000+ sites, no GUI), 4K Video Downloader (free GUI app trusted by millions, simpler feature set), Folx GO+ (Mac download manager with torrent support), ClipGrab (free, supports YouTube/Vimeo/Facebook with built-in converter).
12-Dimension Score
| Personal Workflow Fit | 4.5 | macOS native; locally installed |
| Risk Assessment | 4.5 | established distribution channel; active status |
| Product DNA | 3.5 | detailed description (846 chars) |
| Budget Impact | 3.5 | Setapp subscription — bundled cost |
| AI/Automation Synergy | 3.0 | some AI/automation relevance |
| Innovation Potential | 3.0 | standard feature set |
| Deal Economics | 3.0 | Setapp subscription — bundled but recurring |
| Competitor Landscape | 2.5 | 10+ alternatives — crowded market |
| Integration Potential | 2.0 | no documented API or integrations |
| Build vs Buy | 1.5 | simple — likely buildable in hours |
| Consolidation Value | 1.5 | 41 tools already owned — adds fragmentation |
| Unique Value | 1.0 | extreme saturation — 41 owned tools in category |
Details
| Platform | macOS |
| Cost Model | Setapp subscription |
| Source | SP |
| Status | Active |