ClipGrab vs YT-DLP GUI
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgYT-DLP GUI
ytdlpgui.birol.techSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | YT-DLP GUI |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 8.2 (#42) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Output formats | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. | MP4,MKV,WebM,MP3,M4A,WAV,FLAC |
| 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 maker says downloads run locally, URLs stay on the user's computer, no account is required, and the app has no telemetry or analytics. |
| Video formats | It converts videos to MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis, or OGG Theora, and can save some videos in their original format. | Video downloads support MP4, MKV, and WebM, with quality presets from 360p to 4K. |
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.
YT-DLP GUI
YT-DLP GUI has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.