ClipGrab vs YTD Video Downloader
ClipGrab
clipgrab.orgYTD Video Downloader
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| Figure | ClipGrab | YTD Video Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $2.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 7 |
| Spec score · Download Manager Software | 9.1 (#3) | 7.7 (#32) |
| Spec score · Video Downloaders | 9.0 (#9) | 8.2 (#43) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Seybothenreuth, Germany | Fort Myers, Florida, United States |
| Support | ClipGrab support is available by email, and the site also links to a customer feedback forum and FAQs. | The free plan includes community and FAQ support, while paid plans include dedicated support. |
| 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 lists sites including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, and SoundCloud. |
| What it does | ClipGrab downloads online videos and converts them to other formats. | YTD downloads video, audio, and music from over 50 sites and converts files for offline playback. |
Plans
ClipGrab
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
YTD Video Downloader
- FreeFree
- Lite$6.99 a month
- Pro$9.99 a month
- Ultimate$12.99 a month
- Lite$35.88 a year
- Pro$47.88 a year
- Ultimate$71.88 a year
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.
YTD Video Downloader
YTD Video Downloader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.