Free Download Manager Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Free Download Manager for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is JDownloader, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Free Download Manager and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Free Download Manager are Xtreme Download Manager, AB Download Manager, aria2 and uGet.

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  1. JDownloader icon

    JDownloader

     1314 likes

    JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows automatic download of groups of files from one-click hosting sites.

    169 JDownloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    2019-03-11 on Mac
     
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    Warning

    The official webpage contains a bunch of fake installers and possible malware-infected packages, use uBlock Origin or AdGuard to download the program.

    JDownloader vs Free Download Manager Comments
    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

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

    Xtreme Download Manager

     204 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.

    79 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    New interface with v8.0
     
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    Discontinued

    The latest release is from May 2020 (version 7.2.11), and the latest pre-release is from July 2023 (version 8.0.29).

    Xtreme Download Manager vs Free Download Manager Comments
    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    just have good accelerator

    • 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
  3. AB Download Manager icon

    AB Download Manager

     95 likes

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

    62 AB Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AB Download Manager screenshot 1
     
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    AB Download Manager vs Free Download Manager Comments
    wouf336
    Positive
    0

    better ui than other open source downloader apps

    • 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

     236 likes

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

    124 aria2 alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
    • Linux Mobile
    aria2 screenshot 1
     
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    aria2 vs Free Download Manager Comments
    JohnDangerbrooks
    Positive
    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.

    • aria2 is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
  5. 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...

    98 uGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Xfce
    • aria2
    uGet
     
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    Discontinued

    Last updated: 2021.5.5 (Windows version), 2020.1.9 (Linux version).

    uGet vs Free Download Manager Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It can download files from internet.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    it can stop and resume downloads

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    • uGet is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
  6. qui icon

    qui

     21 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    qui screenshot 1
     
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    BiglyBT

     80 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.

    79 BiglyBT alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    BiglyBT screenshot 1
     
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    BiglyBT vs Free Download Manager Comments
    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.

    • BiglyBT is Free and Open SourceFree Download Manager is Free and Proprietary
  9. WFDownloader App icon

    WFDownloader App

     150 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.

    100 WFDownloader App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    1/6 - Add a download task
     
  10. Motrix Next icon

    Motrix Next

     9 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.

    62 Motrix Next alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    Motrix Next screenshot 1
     
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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.

    67 Motrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Motrix screenshot 1
     
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    ArrowDL

     29 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.

    198 ArrowDL alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ArrowDL screenshot 1
     
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