FFmpeg is the alternative you pick when you want full control instead of a browser-based workflow. Rather than pasting links and relying on a hosted service, FFmpeg lets you precisely trim, convert, and package media using local, scriptable commands.
Compared to Yout’s convenience-first approach, FFmpeg shines in repeatability and accuracy: frame-accurate cuts, exact codec settings, constant-quality encodes, loudness normalization, subtitle burn-in, and filter chains are all on the table. It’s also the right fit when you’re dealing with unusual containers/codecs, or when you need to generate multiple deliverables (MP4 for socials, WAV for audio, proxies for editing) from the same source.
The main trade-off is effort: FFmpeg requires comfort with a command line and media concepts. But if Yout’s “easy mode” starts to feel limiting—especially for batch jobs or production pipelines—FFmpeg becomes the dependable backbone you can build around.