ClipGrab vs Free Download Manager

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.

Free Download Manager (FDM) is a download accelerator and organizer for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. It divides files into sections and downloads them simultaneously, and interrupted downloads can resume. It also supports BitTorrent. A scheduler can start or pause downloads, launch applications, and connect or disconnect from the internet at set times; traffic modes help manage use while browsing and downloading. FDM can preview audio and video before downloads finish and convert file formats afterward. Official Chrome and Firefox extensions provide browser integration, while the Elephant add-on adds video downloading from various sites. When FDM is installed on both devices, an Android device can create downloads on a remote PC or Mac. The plan is free, with no ads and optional donations. Its privacy information says it does not track in-app activity or collect or share personal data; its policy also describes profile information, network settings, and user-provided cookies, plus Flurry Analytics for interaction data it says is not personally identifiable.