iPhone & Mac · More than 150 tools · On-device
A HitPaw Video Converter alternative
with a one-time lifetime option.
HitPaw Video Converter bundles conversion with a video downloader, an editor, and AI tools, and it is mostly sold on subscription. If conversion is the part you actually use, MediaKit covers it on your iPhone or Mac: convert and compress video, open MKV files directly, and set a target size that Compress never goes over. The same app handles audio, images, PDFs, archives, and ebooks, and Pro can be a single $39.99 purchase.
How does MediaKit compare to HitPaw Video Converter?
A focused converter for iPhone and Mac against a broad desktop suite.
Pricing model
MediaKit: Five tools free for good; Pro monthly, yearly, or $39.99 once.
HitPaw: Subscription (with a perpetual option) and product bundling.
HitPaw: Subscription (with a perpetual option) and product bundling.
Scope
MediaKit: More than 150 tools to convert, compress, and edit media, PDF, archive, and ebook files.
HitPaw: Broad: convert, edit, download, and AI media features.
HitPaw: Broad: convert, edit, download, and AI media features.
Privacy
MediaKit: Every tool runs on your device, with no account. See the Privacy Manifest.
HitPaw: Desktop app with registration and online features.
HitPaw: Desktop app with registration and online features.
Platforms
MediaKit: iPhone and Mac, one purchase for both.
HitPaw: Mac and Windows desktop.
HitPaw: Mac and Windows desktop.
MediaKit vs HitPaw Video Converter, feature by feature
The main differences, for anyone who mostly converts and compresses.
| Feature | MediaKit | HitPaw |
|---|---|---|
| Core conversion | Yes | Yes |
| PDF, archive, and ebook tools | Yes | Limited |
| Video downloading | No | Yes |
| On-device (no upload) | Yes | Desktop app |
| Account required | No | Registration |
| Platforms | iPhone and Mac | Mac and Windows |
| Pricing | Five tools free; Pro monthly, yearly, or $39.99 once | Subscription or perpetual |
Who should pick MediaKit vs HitPaw?
Pick MediaKit if…
- You bought a suite but mostly use its converter
- You'd rather pay once ($39.99 lifetime) than subscribe
- You need a clip under a size limit and want to see the estimated size first
- You want the same tools on your iPhone and your Mac, with no registration
Stick with HitPaw if…
- You download videos from the web, or use its AI media features
- You want timeline editing in the same app as conversion
- You're on Windows
About MediaKit
Questions
FAQ
What is a HitPaw Video Converter alternative without a subscription?
MediaKit runs on iPhone and Mac and has a one-time $39.99 lifetime purchase next to its monthly and yearly plans. It concentrates on converting and compressing, with more than 150 tools for video, audio, image, PDF, archive, and ebook files. Every tool runs on your device, there is no account, and five tools stay free for good.
Does MediaKit avoid HitPaw's subscription?
You can. MediaKit Pro is sold as $3.99/month or $22.99/year, or as a one-time $39.99 lifetime purchase that never renews. HitPaw Video Converter is typically sold on subscription with a higher perpetual option, and is marketed alongside other HitPaw products.
Does MediaKit do everything HitPaw does?
No. HitPaw bundles video downloading, editing, and AI media features beyond conversion. MediaKit has no downloader and no timeline editor; it is a set of single-purpose tools you can chain into Recipes with Pro. It covers compressing, converting, trimming, merging, cropping, captions, and on-device subtitles for video, plus audio, image, PDF, archive, and ebook tools. If you need the full download-and-edit suite, HitPaw is broader.
Is MediaKit on-device and private?
Yes. Every MediaKit tool runs on your iPhone or Mac, and the app makes no network requests of its own. It needs no account and has no analytics SDK. Its Privacy Manifest is on the transparency page.
Does MediaKit run on iPhone as well as Mac?
Yes. MediaKit runs on iPhone and Mac, and one purchase covers both; there is no iPad or Windows version. HitPaw Video Converter is a desktop app for Mac and Windows. With MediaKit you can compress a clip on your iPhone right after you film it, or send it in from the share sheet, and save the result to Photos.
How much does MediaKit cost compared to HitPaw?
Five MediaKit tools are free for good, one file at a time, and your first 3 days unlock every other tool for single-file runs with no payment. Pro is $3.99/month or $22.99/year, each starting with a 3-day free trial, or $39.99 once. HitPaw Video Converter is typically a recurring subscription with a higher perpetual price.
Does MediaKit handle the formats HitPaw converts?
The common ones. MediaKit converts and compresses video, opens MKV directly, and writes ProRes to .mov; it does not support WebM. Audio goes out as M4A (AAC), WAV, AIFF, ALAC, or CAF, from formats including MP3 and FLAC. HitPaw's format list is longer, and its download and editing extras are outside what MediaKit does.
Try it
Open MediaKit.
More than 150 tools in one iPhone and Mac app. Nothing is uploaded, and Pro can be a one-time purchase.
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