ClipGrab vs PlayOn
ClipGrab
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| Figure | ClipGrab | PlayOn |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.5 (#31) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Output formats | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. | MP4 |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | PlayOn offers free technical support and says it aims to respond within 48 hours to requests submitted from the PlayOn Home app. |
| Supported services | The official site names YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and Dailymotion, while saying recognition may work on thousands of additional sites. | The listed streaming providers include Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Starz, Peacock, Discovery, Pluto TV, Paramount+, Tubi, and Roku Channel. |
| What it does | ClipGrab downloads online videos and converts them to other formats. | PlayOn Cloud is a streaming video DVR that records streams in the cloud and downloads MP4 recordings for offline viewing. |
Plans
ClipGrab
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
PlayOn
- PlayOn Home$4.99 a month
- PlayOn Cloud 100 GB$4.99 a month
- PlayOn Cloud 500 GB$9.99 a month
- PlayOn Cloud 1 TB$16.99 a month
- PlayOn Cloud 2 TB$29.99 a month
- PlayOn Cloud 4 TB$49.99 a month
- PlayOn Home FreeFree
- PlayOn Cloud 50 credits$7.50, paid once
- PlayOn Cloud 300 credits$34.99, paid once
- PlayOn Cloud 250 credits$35, 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.