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Downie vs ClipGrab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Downie

6.0
Media & Design

Downloads videos from different websites

ClipGrab

7.0
Media & Design

Downloads videos and audio from websites

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

Reviews

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

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