iPhone & Mac · 152 tools · 100% on-device
A Permute alternative
that also does PDF and archives.
Permute is a deservedly popular Mac converter — clean, drag-and-drop, on-device, focused on video, audio, and images. MediaKit shares that exact philosophy and widens it: 152 native tools that add PDF compression, archive work, and more, all in one app and still 100% on your device. And where Permute is Mac-only, MediaKit runs natively on both iPhone and Mac. Free to start.
How does MediaKit compare to Permute?
Same on-device approach — wider scope, and it also runs on iPhone. Here's the line.
Scope
MediaKit: 152 tools — video, audio, image, PDF, archive.
Permute: Focused on video, audio, and image conversion.
Permute: Focused on video, audio, and image conversion.
Privacy / network
MediaKit: 100% on-device, no upload. See the Privacy Manifest.
Permute: Also on-device — equally no upload.
Permute: Also on-device — equally no upload.
Platform & UI
MediaKit: Native on iPhone and Mac (one Universal Purchase), modern drag-and-drop with a unified inspector.
Permute: Mac-only. Clean, well-regarded native design.
Permute: Mac-only. Clean, well-regarded native design.
Pricing
MediaKit: Free to start; Pro $3.99/mo, $22.99/yr, or $39.99 lifetime.
Permute: One-time (~$14.99) or via Setapp.
Permute: One-time (~$14.99) or via Setapp.
MediaKit vs Permute — feature by feature
At-a-glance comparison of two on-device Mac converters.
| Feature | MediaKit | Permute |
|---|---|---|
| Video conversion | Yes | Yes |
| Audio & image conversion | Yes | Yes |
| PDF tools | Yes | No |
| Archive tools | Yes | No |
| On-device (no upload) | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | iPhone + Mac | Mac only |
| Tool count | 152 | AV + image focus |
| Pricing | Free start; to $39.99 lifetime | ~$14.99 once / 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 a modern UI with a unified inspector on iPhone and Mac
- You want to try free before deciding
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 the best Permute alternative for Mac?
MediaKit — the closest native iPhone and Mac alternative with a wider toolset. Permute is a polished AV-and-image converter; MediaKit keeps that on-device approach and extends to 152 tools that also cover PDF and archive work in one app.
Does MediaKit run on iPhone too, unlike Permute?
Yes. MediaKit is a Universal Purchase: buy it once and use it natively on both iPhone and Mac. Permute is a Mac-only desktop app, so MediaKit's on-device iPhone support is a genuine advantage if you also convert files on your phone.
Does MediaKit do everything Permute does?
For common cases, yes — drag-and-drop video (H.264, HEVC, AV1), audio, and image conversion, on-device. Permute is mature and focused; MediaKit's advantage is breadth, adding PDF and archive tools.
Is MediaKit on-device like Permute?
Yes — both run entirely on your device with no upload. MediaKit is engineered to avoid upload-to-a-website conversion workflows.
How does MediaKit's pricing compare to Permute?
MediaKit is free to start; Pro is $3.99/month, $22.99/year, or $39.99 lifetime. Permute is typically a one-time purchase (~$14.99) or via Setapp. AV-only? Permute's price is compelling. Want PDF and archives too? MediaKit's breadth wins.
Why pick MediaKit over Permute?
Breadth in one app — transcode a clip, compress a PDF, convert a HEIC, extract audio, unzip an archive, without switching tools. Permute is excellent but focused on AV and images.
Is MediaKit a modern native app?
Yes — a modern native iPhone and Mac app with drag-and-drop and a unified inspector, built for current iOS and macOS. Permute is also Mac-native and well-regarded for its clean design.
Try it
Open MediaKit.
152 native tools, one iPhone & Mac app, zero uploads. Free to start.