JDownloader Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to JDownloader for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Xtreme Download Manager, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to JDownloader and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to JDownloader are Free Download Manager, youtube-dl, AB Download Manager and pyLoad.

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  1. Xtreme Download Manager icon

    Xtreme Download Manager

     199 likes

    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.

    69 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

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    Comments about Xtreme Download Manager as an Alternative to JDownloader
    mll
    Positive
    1

    XDM could download from websites where JDownloader couldn't (like a radio website), and vice versa; they are therefore two complementary programmes.

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    • Most users think Xtreme Download Manager is a great JDownloader alternative.

    • Xtreme Download Manager is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to JDownloader.

    • Xtreme Download Manager is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • Xtreme Download Manager is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedJDownloader is not according to our users
  2. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

     470 likes

    Boosts download speeds by splitting files, manages torrents with priority control, processes media formats, supports dark mode, and runs without ads. Requires no registration, can be used portably, and efficiently handles large file downloads, supporting Windows and Mac.

    133 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about Free Download Manager as an Alternative to JDownloader
    itsyouranmol
    Positive
    2

    Directly get integrated to browser.

    Guest
    Negative
    21

    Cant recognize sites like site's files like zippyshare, mediafire or rapidgator. Just like Jdownloader can.

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

    does not support dlc container format

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Free Download Manager is a great JDownloader alternative, some don't.

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

    • Free Download Manager is Free and ProprietaryJDownloader is also Free and Proprietary
    • Free Download Manager is LightweightJDownloader is not according to our users
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    youtube-dl

     461 likes

    A platform-independent command-line program for downloading videos from YouTube and 1000+ sites. Supports playlists, subtitles, and multiple formats.

    255 youtube-dl alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
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    Comments about youtube-dl as an Alternative to JDownloader
    annie
    Negative
    0

    youtube and video specific vs general download manager

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    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableJDownloader is not according to our users
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    4k Video Downloader

    A versatile tool for downloading high-quality videos from a range of leading platforms, supporting playlists, channels, subtitles, and various resolutions. Compatible with major operating systems and allows simultaneous downloadi...

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  5. AB Download Manager icon

    AB Download Manager

     69 likes

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

    48 AB Download Manager alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comments about AB Download Manager as an Alternative to JDownloader
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesnt have a Link crawling feature like jdownloader does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • AB Download Manager is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • AB Download Manager is Privacy focused and LightweightJDownloader is not according to our users
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    pyLoad

     167 likes

    Free and Open Source download manager written in Python and designed to be extremely lightweight, easily extensible and fully manageable via web.

    29 pyLoad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    Comments about pyLoad as an Alternative to JDownloader
    theobaer
    Negative
    2
    • Missing readme file
    • Installation too complicated for the average user
    • Link collector can't keep up with jDownloader
    • Download folder cannot be selected above the home level
    • Large gap between updates
    • Seems to be able to solve some captcha codes by itself
    Guest
    Negative
    -22

    way too overengineered for what I need

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

    • pyLoad is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
  7. Video DownloadHelper icon

    Video DownloadHelper

     290 likes

    Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that allows users to download audio and video files from numerous websites. Detects downloadable content automatically, signals with animated icon, and offers convenient download menu. Includes batch downloads and file conversion.

    210 Video DownloadHelper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Download and convert videos with ease using YTD Downloader—fast, simple, and compatible with all your favorite platforms.

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    4k Video Downloader

     231 likes

    A versatile tool for downloading high-quality videos from a range of leading platforms, supporting playlists, channels, subtitles, and various resolutions. Compatible with major operating systems and allows simultaneous downloading and option for increasing download limits.

    276 4k Video Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    uGet

     176 likes

    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...

    89 uGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • aria2
    uGet
     
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    Comments about uGet as an Alternative to JDownloader
    Guest
    Negative
    18

    No automated downloading from hostings. Only a bit improved WGet, in fact it cannot even use parallel processing to mirror.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    r3tr0g4m3r
    Positive
    0

    Open Source and Multiplatform!

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Always better if the alternative is open source.

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

    • uGet is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • uGet is LightweightJDownloader is not according to our users
  11. FreeRapid Downloader icon

    FreeRapid Downloader

     110 likes

    FreeRapid Downloader is a simple Java downloader that supports downloading from Rapidshare and other file-sharing services.

    62 FreeRapid Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    Main window
     
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    ajala steew
    Positive
    0

    it was a shame to abandon the development

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    love it some glinch but ok

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FreeRapid Downloader is a great JDownloader alternative.

    • FreeRapid Downloader is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
  12. WFDownloader App icon

    WFDownloader App

     146 likes

    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.

    90 WFDownloader App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    1/6 - Add a download task
     
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    Motrix

     39 likes

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

    53 Motrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Flathub
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