Open Source Free Download Manager AlternativesDownload Managers & Torrent Clients like Free Download Manager

The best open source alternative to Free Download Manager is AB Download Manager. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Free Download Manager and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Free Download Manager are DownThemAll, aria2, Xtreme Download Manager and Plexo.

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  1. AB Download Manager icon

    AB Download Manager

     104 likes

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

    79 AB Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • IR flagIran
    AB Download Manager screenshot 1
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  2. DownThemAll icon

    DownThemAll

     837 likes

    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.

    138 DownThemAll alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Pale Moon
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    DownThemAll screenshot 1
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  3. aria2 icon

    aria2

     239 likes

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

    136 aria2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    • Android
    • Linux Mobile
    • JP flagJapan
    aria2 screenshot 1
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  4. Xtreme Download Manager icon

    Xtreme Download Manager

     205 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.

    97 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • IN flagIndia
    XDM v9.0
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  5. Plexo icon

    Plexo

     21 likes

    Plexo is a download manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux that downloads one file over several internet connections at the same time. If your computer has Wi-Fi and a phone tethered over USB, Plexo uses both for the same download. It handles direct links, magnet links, and .

    55 Plexo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • IN flagIndia
    Plexo screenshot 1
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  6. qui icon

    qui

     22 likes

    A fast, single-binary qBittorrent web UI: manage multiple instances, automate torrent workflows, and cross-seed across trackers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    qui screenshot 1
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  7. uGet icon

    uGet

     175 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...

    112 uGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • Android
    • aria2
    • TH flagThailand
    uGet
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  8. Rayburst icon

    Rayburst

     13 likes

    Motrix by agalwood was one of the best open-source download managers available — clean UI, aria2-powered, cross-platform. It inspired thousands of users and developers alike.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • CN flagChina
    Rayburst screenshot 1
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  9. BiglyBT icon

    BiglyBT

     82 likes

    Source for BiglyBT, a feature filled, open source, ad-free, bittorrent client. BiglyBT is forked from the original project and is being maintained by two of the original developers as well as members of the community.

    80 BiglyBT alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
    BiglyBT screenshot 1
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  10. Persepolis Download Manager icon

    Persepolis Download Manager

     63 likes

    Persepolis Download Manager is utility for download easier and faster with aria2 and improved it.

    110 Persepolis Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • IR flagIran
    Persepolis on GNU/Linux
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  11. ArrowDL icon

    ArrowDL

     30 likes

    A simple and straightforward utility that enables you to effortlessly download any type of file from the Internet and that comes with some privacy settings.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ArrowDL screenshot 1
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  12. Motrix icon

    Motrix

     39 likes

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

    82 Motrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • CN flagChina
    Motrix screenshot 1
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