ClipGrab vs YT-Forge
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgYT-Forge
yt-forge.comSide by side
| Figure | ClipGrab | YT-Forge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 7.8 (#81) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | ClipGrab is described as GPLv3-licensed open-source software. | The source is available under the PolyForm Noncommercial License, which permits personal and noncommercial use; the maker says commercial use requires a separate license. |
| Output formats | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. | MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio |
| 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 the app has no telemetry, analytics, or remote tracking and stores downloads, search history, and settings locally. |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | The maker links to GitHub to report issues. |
| Supported sites | The site lists YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and Facebook, and says its video recognition system may work on thousands of other sites. | The maker says it supports more than 1,000 sites, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, and X. |
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.