The Best Free Download Manager AlternativesTop Download Managers & Video Downloaders like Free Download Manager

Free Download Manager is described as 'Accelerates downloads by splitting files, supports dark mode, controls traffic, enhances speed, organizes downloads, and is ad-free' and is a very popular download manager in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Free Download Manager for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best Free Download Manager alternative is JDownloader, which is free. Other great apps like Free Download Manager are DownThemAll, Internet Download Manager, Xtreme Download Manager and AB Download Manager.

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  1. JDownloader icon

    JDownloader

     1301 likes
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    JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows automatic download of groups of files from one-click hosting sites. JDownloader supports the use of premium accounts. Some parts, but not all, of JDownloader are open-source.

    147 JDownloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
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    Comments about JDownloader as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    robertheadley
    Positive
    1

    The base program is very functional and easy to use. Now as far as malware, I would recommend that you only download clean versions of this program. I understand how desperate a company can be to make money off their free software.

    ichimitch
    Positive
    0

    Amazing bit of kit. Free, open source, functional and versitile. Monitors clipboard for links. Automatically extracts archives. Not much it can't do.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    focused on file hosting sites

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think JDownloader is a great Free Download Manager alternative.

    • JDownloader is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Free Download Manager.

    • JDownloader is the most popular free alternative to Free Download Manager.

    • JDownloader is Free and ProprietaryFree Download Manager is also Free and Proprietary
  2. DownThemAll icon

    DownThemAll

     834 likes
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    Browser extension offering advanced download capabilities, enabling users to gather links and images with customizable criteria on Firefox, Chrome, and Opera. Developed by Nils Maier, Federico Parodi, and Stefano Verna, it simplifies file downloads with efficiency and high quality.

    109 DownThemAll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about DownThemAll as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    ichimitch
    Positive
    -1

    Terrible download manager. If connection drops it reinitializes the download starting at 0%

    thanasikalavritinos
    Positive
    -3

    Very powerful download manager if you use Firefox.

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    • Most users think DownThemAll is a great Free Download Manager alternative.

    • DownThemAll is the most popular Open Source alternative to Free Download Manager.

    • DownThemAll is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
    • DownThemAll is Privacy focused and CustomizableFree Download Manager is not according to our users
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    Internet Download Manager

     361 likes
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    Accelerates downloads using dynamic segmentation, resumes interrupted or broken transfers, integrates with major browsers, supports scheduling, manages categories and download queues, downloads videos, applies skins, offers periodic synchronization, and multiple protocols.

    138 Internet Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Internet Download Manager as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    getappspc
    Positive
    3

    It is supported almost all online video platform, even you can download online streaming movies easily.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    it can download facebook videos and rip videos from stream webs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Internet Download Manager is a great Free Download Manager alternative.

    • Internet Download Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to Free Download Manager.

    • Internet Download Manager is Paid and ProprietaryFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
    • Internet Download Manager is Customizable and Privacy focusedFree Download Manager is not according to our users
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    Ant Download Manager

    Efficient tool for downloading internet files, supports video services, multi-thread acceleration, browser integration, drag-and-drop, encrypted password storage, and more.

    https://antdownloadmanager.com
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    Xtreme Download Manager

     197 likes
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    Xtreme Download Manager is a powerful tool to increase download speed up-to 500%, save videos from video sharing sites and integration with ANY browser.

    67 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about Xtreme Download Manager as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Xtreme Download Manager will handle video downloads like flv files just like FreeDownloadManager for Windows does. And Xtreme Download Manager is multi platform, which FreeDownloadManager is not.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    just have good accelerator

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Xtreme Download Manager is a great Free Download Manager alternative.

    • Xtreme Download Manager is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
    • Xtreme Download Manager is Customizable and Privacy focusedFree Download Manager is not according to our users
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    AB Download Manager

     66 likes
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    With this app, you can easily download files from anywhere. Enjoy fast, free downloads with seamless browser extension support.

    47 AB Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Mac
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    Comments about AB Download Manager as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    wouf336
    Positive
    0

    better ui than other open source downloader apps

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    • AB Download Manager is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
    • AB Download Manager is Privacy focusedFree Download Manager is not according to our users
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    aria2

     234 likes
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    Multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility.

    113 aria2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
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    Comments about aria2 as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    JohnDangerbrooks
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    0

    It's a command-line app, so it is automation-friendly. Sure, it might not appeal to some kid who wants to download that new game from GOG.com, but it appeals to sysadmins who recurrently need to download new patches and integrate them into their workflow.

    Guest
    Negative
    -13

    It's command line and unreliable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think aria2 is a great Free Download Manager alternative.

    • aria2 is the most popular Android alternative to Free Download Manager.

    • aria2 is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
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    Download and enjoy your favorite videos offline with DVDFab Downloader - versatile, high-speed, and compatible with all major streaming platforms.

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    uGet

     176 likes
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    uGet is a lightweight and full-featured Download Manager for Linux and Windows. uGet allows you to download in multiple parallel streams for download acceleration, put files in a Download Queue, Pause & Resume downloads, Advanced Category Management, Browser Integration...

    88 uGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • aria2
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    Comments about uGet as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It can download files from internet.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    2

    it can stop and resume downloads

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Open Source, Good Speed, and its Simple look..

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think uGet is a great Free Download Manager alternative.

    • uGet is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
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    WFDownloader App

     144 likes
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    A free batch downloader that can bulk download urls from file/clipboard, generate sequential URLs, download images galleries, wallpapers, music, videos, documents, from supported sites.

    89 WFDownloader App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Motrix

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    Motrix is a full-featured download manager that supports downloading HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, Baidu Net Disk, etc.

    50 Motrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    PicoTorrent

     90 likes
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    PicoTorrent is a tiny BitTorrent client for Windows with low memory usage, high performance and a native user interface. No ads, carefully selected features, and a native user interface integrating seamlessly with your desktop.

    65 PicoTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about PicoTorrent as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    PicoTorrent is torrent client, or torrent downloader. It is not designed to download regular files directly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PicoTorrent is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
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    BiglyBT

     75 likes
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    BiglyBT is a feature filled, open source, bittorrent client based on the Azureus open source project, now Vuze .

    73 BiglyBT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    Comments about BiglyBT as an Alternative to Free Download Manager
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    3

    Free Download Manager is a download manager that can download files and support bittorrent files. While BiglyBT is a bittorrent client that can't download files that don't support bittorrent.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BiglyBT is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
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