iPhone & Mac · More than 150 tools · On-device
A Permute alternative
that also does PDFs and archives.
Permute is a popular Mac converter, and it earns that: clean, drag-and-drop, on-device, and focused on video, audio, and images. MediaKit works the same way with a wider scope, adding PDF, archive, and ebook tools, and it tells you the estimated output size before you run. Permute runs on Mac; MediaKit runs on iPhone and Mac with one purchase.
How does MediaKit compare to Permute?
Both convert on the device. MediaKit covers more kinds of file and also runs on iPhone.
Scope
MediaKit: More than 150 tools for video, audio, image, PDF, archive, and ebook files.
Permute: Focused on video, audio, and image conversion.
Permute: Focused on video, audio, and image conversion.
Privacy
MediaKit: Runs on your device, with no upload. See the Privacy Manifest.
Permute: Also on-device, also no upload.
Permute: Also on-device, also no upload.
Platforms
MediaKit: iPhone and Mac, one purchase for both, with a menu bar item and Folder Automation on Mac.
Permute: Mac. Clean, well-regarded native design.
Permute: Mac. Clean, well-regarded native design.
Pricing
MediaKit: Five tools free for good; Pro $3.99/month, $22.99/year, or $39.99 once.
Permute: One-time (about $14.99) or through Setapp.
Permute: One-time (about $14.99) or through Setapp.
MediaKit vs Permute, feature by feature
Two on-device Mac converters, side by side.
| Feature | MediaKit | Permute |
|---|---|---|
| Video conversion | Yes (no WebM) | Yes |
| Audio and image conversion | Yes | Yes |
| PDF tools | Yes | No |
| Archive and ebook tools | Yes | No |
| On-device (no upload) | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | iPhone and Mac | Mac |
| Pricing | Five tools free; Pro from $3.99/month or $39.99 once | About $14.99 once, or Setapp |
Who should pick MediaKit vs Permute?
Pick MediaKit if…
- You do video, audio, image, PDF, and archive work in the same week
- You want one app instead of several utilities
- You want the same tools on your iPhone and your Mac
- You want to see the output size before you run and the savings after
Stick with Permute if…
- You only convert video, audio, and images
- You prefer Permute's specific presets and track record
- You want a simple one-time purchase or already use Setapp
About MediaKit
Questions
FAQ
What is a good Permute alternative for Mac?
MediaKit is the closest iPhone and Mac alternative to Permute, with a wider toolset. Permute is a polished drag-and-drop converter for video, audio, and images. MediaKit also converts on your device, and its more than 150 tools cover PDF, archive, and ebook files as well, all in one app.
Does MediaKit run on iPhone too, unlike Permute?
Yes. MediaKit runs on iPhone and Mac, and one purchase covers both. There is no iPad version. Permute is a Mac app, so MediaKit helps if you also convert files on your phone; on iPhone you can send files in from the share sheet and save results to Photos.
Does MediaKit do everything Permute does?
For everyday conversions, mostly. MediaKit converts and compresses video, opens MKV directly, writes audio as M4A (AAC), WAV, AIFF, ALAC, or CAF, and converts images to HEIC, JPG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, and WebP where your system can write it. It does not support WebM and cannot write MP3. Permute is a mature, focused tool that some people prefer for its presets and long track record with audio and video. MediaKit's advantage is breadth and the before-and-after numbers on every run.
Is MediaKit on-device like Permute?
Yes. Permute and MediaKit both run on your device and upload no files to a server. MediaKit makes no network requests of its own, needs no account, and on Mac is sandboxed and opens only the files you choose. You can read its Privacy Manifest on the transparency page.
How does MediaKit's pricing compare to Permute?
Five MediaKit tools stay 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. Permute is typically sold as a one-time purchase (around $14.99) or through Setapp. If you only ever convert video, audio, and images, Permute's one-time price is hard to beat; if you also want PDF and archive tools in one app, MediaKit covers more.
Why pick MediaKit over Permute?
It covers more in a single app. If in one week you compress a clip, shrink a PDF, convert a HEIC photo, extract audio, and open an archive, MediaKit handles all of it without switching tools. With Pro, you can save a chain of steps as a Recipe, and on Mac, Folder Automation runs a Recipe on every file that lands in a watched folder. Permute is very good but sticks to audio, video, and images.
Is MediaKit a modern native app?
Yes. MediaKit is a native iPhone and Mac app with drag and drop. On Mac it adds a menu bar item that reaches any tool, Open With from Finder, and six Shortcuts actions. Permute is also Mac-native and well regarded for its clean design.
Try it
Open MediaKit.
More than 150 tools in one iPhone and Mac app, with no uploads. Five tools are free for good.
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