ClipGrab vs Video DownloadHelper
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgVideo DownloadHelper
downloadhelper.netSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | Video DownloadHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.2 (#47) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Seybothenreuth, Germany | Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare, France |
| Output formats | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. | MKV,MP4,MP3,M4A |
| 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. | The policy says the extension does not run analytics, crash reporting, advertising, or tracking, and does not transmit usage data to its servers or third parties. |
| Purpose | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. | Video Download Helper is a browser extension for detecting and downloading video and audio content from websites. |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | The premium license includes priority support, and the maker's support site provides documentation and a contact option. |
Plans
ClipGrab
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
Video DownloadHelper
- SubscriptionPrice not published
- LifetimePrice not published
- FreeFree
- Premium Subscription75 BRL a year
- Premium For Life149 BRL, 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.
Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelper has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.