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ClipGrab vs SAVEVIDEO.ME
Both stand on video downloaders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
ClipGrab combines video downloads and format conversion in a free desktop app for three operating systems. It does not support iOS, and its FAQ notes that connection problems or changes to video sites can affect downloads.
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SAVEVIDEO.ME offers a straightforward URL-pasting workflow and broad source coverage without a listed charge. Users should expect source-dependent formats, quality, and availability, and follow its personal-use restriction.
Visit SAVEVIDEO.METhe facts
| ClipGrab | SAVEVIDEO.ME | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Donation €10: €10, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | ClipGrab | Not published |
| Website | clipgrab.org | savevideo.me |
| On video downloaders | #1 of 137 | #68 of 137 |
ClipGrab: what it does well
- Free plan includes video downloading and conversion.
- Converts videos to MPEG4, MP3, WMV and OGG formats.
- YouTube downloads supported up to 1080p.
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Linux version is GPLv3-licensed open source.
What to know first
- Cannot run on iOS devices.
- Downloads may fail with unreliable or offline internet.
- Windows installer with third-party offers is independently operated.
SAVEVIDEO.ME: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports many listed video sources
- Up to 1080p where supported
- MP4, WebM, or FLV output
- Works in desktop and mobile browsers
What to know first
- May fail on unsupported sites
- Formats vary by source
- Download speed depends on several limits
- Commercial use is prohibited
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