Y2mate is one of the oldest YouTube downloaders on the web. Here is how Vid-Save stacks up across the criteria that actually matter when you're trying to save a video right now.
| Feature | Vid-Save | Y2mate |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| No signup | Yes | Yes |
| Pop-up / redirect ads | None | Frequent |
| Supports YouTube | Yes | Yes |
| Supports TikTok / IG / FB / X | Yes (50+ platforms) | Limited |
| Watermark-free TikTok | Yes | Sometimes |
| iOS download (no shortcut) | Yes (built-in) | Manual setup |
| MP3 audio extraction | Up to 320 kbps | Up to 320 kbps |
| Progress bar during download | Yes | No |
| Open Graph / sharing previews | Yes | Inconsistent |
| PWA — install as app | Yes | No |
| Privacy: cookie consent honored | Yes (Consent Mode v2) | No clear opt-out |
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