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 AB Download Manager, aria2, Xtreme Download Manager and Plexo.

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  1. JDownloader icon
     1318 likes

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

    207 JDownloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Java
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. 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
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  3. aria2 icon
     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
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  4. 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
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  5. Plexo icon
     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
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  6. qui icon
     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
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  7. uGet icon
     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
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  8. Rayburst icon
     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
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  9. BiglyBT icon
     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

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. 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
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  11. ArrowDL icon
     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
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  12. WFDownloader App icon
     151 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.

    108 WFDownloader App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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