Side by side
Grabbit vs VidMate
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 LinuxWindows
Grabbit combines broad yt-dlp site coverage with a graphical queue and detailed output controls. Its separate FFmpeg requirement and limited operating-system coverage are the main considerations.
Visit Grabbit Free plan Android
VidMate offers broad source coverage, high-resolution downloads and offline playback at no listed cost. Android users must obtain it outside Google Play and change the device’s installation setting.
Visit VidMateThe facts
| Grabbit | VidMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aurigalab.dev | vidmate.com |
| On video downloaders | #91 of 135 | #87 of 135 |
Grabbit: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Supports more than 1,000 yt-dlp sites
- Queue pauses, resumes, retries, and persists
- Independent video, audio, and subtitle controls
- Playlist, subtitle, and batch downloads supported
What to know first
- FFmpeg must be installed separately
- Available only on Linux and Windows
- Website privacy policy does not specify Grabbit data practices
VidMate: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 websites
- Downloads up to 4K
- Multiple video, audio and image formats
- Offline playback with playlists and background play
- Free Android plan
What to know first
- Android only
- Unavailable on Google Play
- Installation requires enabling Unknown sources
- No stated download limits
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