Catalyst
7.1#33 in video downloadersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitCatalyst vs ClipGrab
What both publish
| Fact | Catalyst | ClipGrab |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The maker describes Catalyst as free and open source and links to the MIT license. | ClipGrab is described as GPLv3-licensed open-source software. |
| Output formats | MP4 (H264),Best Quality (AV1/VP9),MP3,M4A | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. |
| Privacy | The maker says Catalyst has no analytics, telemetry, or account requirement, and that downloads run locally on the user's machine. | 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. |
| Purpose | Catalyst is a video downloader that puts yt-dlp behind a graphical interface. | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. |
Catalyst plans
- FreeFree
ClipGrab plans
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
Pick Catalyst if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ClipGrab if…
ClipGrab suits people who want to download and convert online videos on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It is not for running directly on iOS devices.