ClipGrab
7.9#1 in download manager software€10 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitClipGrab vs yt-dlp
What both publish
| Fact | ClipGrab | yt-dlp |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | ClipGrab is described as GPLv3-licensed open-source software. | The repository is marked Unlicense, while the README explains that some bundled release binaries contain third-party code under other licenses. |
| Linux support | Linux users can download a 64-bit binary or compile the published source code. | Provides Linux binaries for glibc, musl, x86_64, aarch64, and armv7l variants. |
| macOS support | The homepage lists macOS 10.12 or newer, including M1 Macs, for version 4.0.0-beta2. | Provides standalone macOS executables for macOS 10.15 or later. |
| Output formats | Supported conversion targets include MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora. | avi,flv,mkv,mov,mp4,webm,aac,aiff,alac,flac,m4a,mka,mp3,ogg,opus,vorbis,wav |
| Project origin | The fundraiser says the first ClipGrab version was released in 2007. | A fork of youtube-dl based on the inactive youtube-dlc. |
| Purpose | ClipGrab downloads and converts videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and other online video sites. | yt-dlp is a feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader with support for thousands of sites. |
ClipGrab plans
- FreeFree
- ClipGrabFree
- Donation €10€10, paid once
- Donation €20€20, paid once
- Donation €50€50, paid once
yt-dlp plans
- Free softwareFree
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.
Pick yt-dlp if…
yt-dlp suits users comfortable with a command-line downloader who want playlist, subtitle, or batch downloads from supported sites. It is available across Linux, macOS, and Windows, subject to the listed operating-system requirements.