ClipGrab vs OmniGet
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgOmniGet
omniget.devSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | OmniGet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.8 (#11) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | ClipGrab is described as GPLv3-licensed open-source software. | OmniGet is licensed under GPL-3.0 and has no ads, account requirement or paid plan. |
| Output formats | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. | MP4,M4A,XML,ASS,JSON |
| 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. | Downloads stay on the user's computer and the app reports no telemetry about what is downloaded. |
| Purpose | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. | OmniGet is a free, open-source desktop app for saving video, audio and files from more than 1,000 sites. |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | Security vulnerabilities should be reported privately to [email protected]. |
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.
OmniGet
OmniGet is a free, open-source app for downloading video, audio and files from websites, as well as torrents, magnet links and direct files. It supports more than 1,800 sites, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Twitch, Vimeo and Bilibili. Video downloads can reach 4K; audio formats include MP3, M4A, Opus, FLAC and WAV, with subtitles available as SRT or VTT. Playlist, batch and subtitle downloads are supported. OmniGet uses yt-dlp and installs and updates yt-dlp and FFmpeg automatically. Its queue can resume interrupted downloads, retry with backoff and follow channels. The app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with browser extensions also available. Downloads stay on the user’s computer, and OmniGet reports no telemetry about downloaded content. It can download only content the user’s session can already open; it does not bypass DRM or paywalls. The GPL-3.0 app has no ads, account requirement or paid plan.