Free Download Manager Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Free Download Manager for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Free Download Manager are AB Download Manager, aria2, Xtreme Download Manager and Plexo.

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    JDownloader

     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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    • European Union flagEU
    2019-03-11 on Mac
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  2. 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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    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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    Allavsoft

    Efficiently download multimedia from 1000+ sites including YouTube, Spotify. Convert files, remove ads, preview content, and handle large bulk operations seamlessly with pause-resume, scheduling, and recording capabilities. Suppo...

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  5. 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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    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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  7. 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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    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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  9. 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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    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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  11. WFDownloader App icon

    WFDownloader App

     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
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    1/6 - Add a download task
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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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  13. PikaTorrent icon

    PikaTorrent

     23 likes

    A modern, simple, connected, and electric BitTorrent app. For mobile, desktop & server.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1
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