ClipGrab vs Hermes
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgHermes
github.comSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | Hermes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 0 |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 7.4 (#103) |
| License | ClipGrab is described as GPLv3-licensed open-source software. | The repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0. |
| Maker | The legal page identifies libre media labs GmbH as responsible for clipgrab.org content and gives its address as Hauptstraße 10, 95517 Seybothenreuth, Germany. | The GitHub profile describes TechSquidTV as apps from @KyleTryon and the TechSquidTV community and lists the United States of America. |
| Purpose | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. | Hermes is a self-hosted video downloader built on yt-dlp. |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | The README directs users with problems to issue templates for bug, API, frontend, and DevOps issues. |
Plans
ClipGrab
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, 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.