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ClipGrab vs Downie

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ClipGrab

7.0
Media & Design

Downloads videos and audio from websites

Downie

6.0
Media & Design

Downloads videos from different websites

Metric ClipGrab Downie
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 127 464
90-day Installs 362 1.6K
365-day Installs 1.2K 6.5K
Version 3.9.16 4.12.4,5169
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 73 11
GitHub Forks 23 2
Open Issues 12 -
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language C++ Python
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 8, 2016

Reviews

ClipGrab

ClipGrab is a free, open-source app for downloading videos and audio from websites. It offers cross-platform support and customization options, making it ideal for users who need reliable video and audio extraction tools.

Downloads videos and audio from websites.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0 license
  • + Cross-platform support with a customized version for macOS
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited community support and engagement

Downie

Downie is a macOS application designed for downloading videos from various websites. It supports multiple platforms, offers auto-updates, and is open-source under the MIT license, making it a useful tool for users who frequently download videos.

Downloads videos from different websites.

Pros

  • + Supports video downloads from multiple websites
  • + Auto-updates for convenience
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - Notable negative user experience incident
  • - Limited community discussion