Binreader AlternativesUsenet News Clients and other similar apps like Binreader

Binreader is described as 'Simple, no-nonsense NZB download manager. Cross-platform, runs everywhere. Handles RAR and PAR2 files automatically. Streams media files while you download. Supports SSL encryption and IPv6' and is a usenet news client in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Binreader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Web-based apps. The best Binreader alternative is SABnzbd, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Binreader are NZBGet, GrabIt, alt.binz and NewsBin.

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Binreader alternatives are mainly Usenet News Clients but may also be Usenet Search Tools or News Readers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Binreader.
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Simple, no-nonsense NZB download manager. Cross-platform, runs everywhere. Handles RAR and PAR2 files automatically. Streams media files while you download. Supports SSL encryption and IPv6.

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Binreader alternatives page was last updated Nov 12, 2021
  1. SABnzbd icon
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    SABnzbd is a free/open-source cross-platform binary newsreader written in Python.

    37 SABnzbd alternatives
    SABnzbd screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SABnzbd Features

    1.  Self-hosted
    2.  NZB Streaming
    SABnzbd iconBinreader Icon

    SABnzbd VS Binreader

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    • SABnzbd is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Binreader.

    • SABnzbd is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Binreader.

    • SABnzbd is Free and Open SourceBinreader is Free and Proprietary
  2. NZBGet icon
     22 likes

    The most efficient usenet downloader. NZBGet is written in C++ and designed with performance in mind to achieve maximum download speed by using very little system resources.

    30 NZBGet alternatives
    NZBGet screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    NZBGet Features

    1.  C++
    2.  PAR2
    3.  Multi-threaded architecture
    4.  NZB Streaming
    Discontinued

    The developer advised that they will no longer update this project and have now archived it on GitHub. Fork under active development: https://github.com/nzbgetcom/nzbget

    NZBGet iconBinreader Icon

    NZBGet VS Binreader

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    • NZBGet is the most popular Android & Self-Hosted alternative to Binreader.

    • NZBGet is Free and Open SourceBinreader is Free and Proprietary
  3. GrabIt icon
     17 likes

    GrabIt is a free application that enables you to easily find and download content from Usenet news servers. The familiar looking interface makes selecting and downloading files intuitive and easy.

    40 GrabIt alternatives
    GrabIt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GrabIt Features

    1.  Movies Filtering
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Music Library
    GrabIt iconBinreader Icon

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  4. alt.binz icon
     16 likes

    alt.binz is a powerful binary newsreader, for downloading and managing articles from Usenet. Checking the downloaded files, auto unpausing missing PAR2 blocks, repairing, and finally unraring them, are just a few options in this utility.

    42 alt.binz alternatives
    alt.binz screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    alt.binz Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  PAR2
    alt.binz iconBinreader Icon

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  5. NewsBin icon
     13 likes

    NewsBin Pro is a Usenet NNTP newsreader that downloads and decodes binary file attachments to Usenet posts.

    42 NewsBin alternatives
    NewsBin screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NewsBin Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  NZB Streaming
    3.  PAR2
    NewsBin iconBinreader Icon

    NewsBin VS Binreader

    Is NewsBin a good alternative to Binreader?
     
    • NewsBin is the most popular commercial alternative to Binreader.

    • NewsBin is Paid and ProprietaryBinreader is Free and Proprietary
  6. GetNZB icon
     6 likes

    GetNZB is a free Newsreader software with integrated NNTP access for downloading files from Usenet. Register and get free Trial account now! GetNZB - Powerful and convenient Usenet Downloader

    48 GetNZB alternatives
    Navigation and Browsing Content

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    GetNZB iconBinreader Icon

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  7. Pan icon
     10 likes

    Pan is a newsreader, loosely based on Agent and Gravity, which attempts to be pleasant to use for new and advanced users alike. It has all the typical features found in newsreaders, and also supports offline reading, multiple connections, and a number of features for power users...

    32 Pan alternatives
    Pan screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pan iconBinreader Icon

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  8. NewsLeecher icon
     13 likes

    NewsLeecher is a tool made for fetching and managing articles from the Usenet. It downloads Usenet articles in a snap, and uses its inline engine to assemble and decode all the downloads. The powerful featureset and state-of-the-art user interface makes it an application...

    38 NewsLeecher alternatives
    NewsLeecher screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NewsLeecher iconBinreader Icon

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  9. nzb360 icon
     3 likes

    nzb360 is a full-featured NZB / torrent manager that focuses on providing the best experience possible for controlling all of your usenet and torrent needs.

    41 nzb360 alternatives
    nzb360 screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    nzb360 iconBinreader Icon

    nzb360 VS Binreader

    Is nzb360 a good alternative to Binreader?
     
    • nzb360 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Binreader.

    • nzb360 is Freemium and ProprietaryBinreader is Free and Proprietary
  10. HelloNzb icon
     5 likes

    HelloNzb - The Binary Usenet Tool

    With HelloNzb you can download (binary) files from Usenet servers via NZB index files. The software is based on Java and can thus run on many platforms (tested on Windows and Linux). Automatic archive verification via PAR2, automatic RAR archive.

    37 HelloNzb alternatives
    HelloNzb screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    HelloNzb Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  PAR2
    3.  Support for Multiple threads
    HelloNzb iconBinreader Icon

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  11. Unison usenet client icon
     7 likes

    A powerful Mac usenet client to browse usenet, create and reply to messages and download files.

    39 Unison usenet client alternatives
    Unison usenet client screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Unison usenet client Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    Discontinued

    Development for Unison has been discontinued and the software is no longer maintained. Last version, 2.2, has been released as free by Panic in June 2014.

    Unison usenet client iconBinreader Icon

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  12. NZBReader icon
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    NZBReader is a web-based newsreader to download binary files from Usenet network. The service offers a unique online solution to download .nzb files from Usenet newsgroups. With NZBReader it's fast and simple to drap and drop a .

    15 NZBReader alternatives
    The main page of NZBReader to start a download by selecting of a .nzb file.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    NZBReader iconBinreader Icon

    NZBReader VS Binreader

    Is NZBReader a good alternative to Binreader?
     
    • NZBReader is the most popular Web-based alternative to Binreader.

    • NZBReader is Paid and ProprietaryBinreader is Free and Proprietary
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