ClipGrab vs Downie
ClipGrab
clipgrab.org
Downie
software.charliemonroe.netSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | Downie |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $14.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Download Manager Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.3 (#14) |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.1 (#51) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says website connection data is anonymized for statistics and that collected user data is not sold or passed to third parties by ClipGrab. | For direct website purchases, the maker says it collects the buyer's email to deliver the license code and shares no information further with other third parties. |
| Purpose | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. | Downie is a Mac video downloader for saving videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and thousands of other sites. |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | The product page says support replies within 24 hours and accepts requests for new site support. |
Plans
ClipGrab
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
Downie
- Downie$19.99 a month
- Setapp$14.99 a month
- Downie$19.99, paid once
- Downie 4 + Permute 3 Bundle for macOS 13–15$26.99, paid once
- Downie 4 + Permute 4 Bundle$26.99, paid once
In their own words
ClipGrab
ClipGrab is a free video downloader and converter for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports downloads from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, and other online video sites, then converts videos to MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis, or OGG Theora. Some videos can be kept in their original format. ClipGrab says its recognition system may work on thousands of other sites, and it includes YouTube video search; YouTube downloads are supported up to 1080p. The maker says Facebook videos, including private ones, can be downloaded in HD or standard definition. The Linux version is GPLv3-licensed open-source software and is offered precompiled or as source code. Windows installers are available with or without third-party offers; the installer with offers is operated independently by dotInstaller and TheCassiniLabs. ClipGrab cannot run on iOS devices, though the site suggests downloading on a PC or Mac and transferring the video. Its support FAQ notes that unreliable or unavailable internet can cause download failures and advises updating when video sites change. Email support, a feedback forum, and FAQs are listed.
Downie
Downie has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.