ClipGrab vs Internet Download Accelerator
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgInternet Download Accelerator
westbyte.comSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | Internet Download Accelerator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 9 |
| Spec score · Download Manager Software | 9.1 (#3) | 8.7 (#5) |
| 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. | WestByte says it does not ask for personal information or share it, and its extension privacy statement says the extension does not collect, store, or share personal information. |
| Privacy statement | The legal page says technically necessary website data is anonymized, deleted after statistical evaluation and not sold or passed to third parties. | The maker says it does not collect personal information or identify who downloads what, regardless of registration. |
| Purpose | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. | Internet Download Accelerator is a Windows download manager that accelerates downloads by splitting files into parts and downloading them simultaneously. |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | PRO buyers receive extended technical support, and the maker lists [email protected] for registration problems. |
| What it does | ClipGrab downloads online videos and converts them to other formats. | Internet Download Accelerator is a Windows download manager that accelerates, organizes and resumes internet downloads. |
Plans
ClipGrab
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
Internet Download Accelerator
- FREEFree
- Volume 20+ users$7.50, paid once
- Volume 10–19 users$8, paid once
- Volume 5–9 users$8.50, paid once
- Volume 2–4 users$9, paid once
- Internet Download Accelerator PRO 7.3$9.95, paid once
- Single Lifetime$9.95, paid once
- Family Pack$24.95, paid once
- Family Pack$24.95, 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.
Internet Download Accelerator
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