Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application types
JapanPlatforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Xfce
- Linux Mobile
aria2 vs Free Download Manager Comments
It's command line and unreliable.
- aria2 is Free and Open Source
Free Download Manager AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Torrent Clients
The best Torrent Client alternative to Free Download Manager is aria2, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Free Download Manager and loads of them are Torrent Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Torrent Client alternatives to Free Download Manager are qui, BiglyBT, Motrix Next and Motrix.
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A fast, single-binary qBittorrent web UI: manage multiple instances, automate torrent workflows, and cross-seed across trackers.
79 BiglyBT alternativesSource 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.
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BiglyBT vs Free Download Manager Comments
RemovedUserFree 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 Source
62 Motrix Next alternativesMotrix 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 types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
67 Motrix alternativesMotrix is a full-featured download manager that supports downloading HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, Baidu Net Disk, etc.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
198 ArrowDL alternativesA 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
- Free
- Open Source (LGPL-3.0)
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
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66 FrostWire alternativesFrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Kindle Fire
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71 PicoTorrent alternativesPicoTorrent is a tiny BitTorrent client for Windows with low memory usage, high performance and a native user interface. No ads, carefully selected features, and a native user interface integrating seamlessly with your desktop.
DiscontinuedThe latest version (0.25) is from May 2021.
PicoTorrent vs Free Download Manager Comments
PicoTorrent is torrent client, or torrent downloader. It is not designed to download regular files directly.
- PicoTorrent is Free and Open Source
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- Flathub
- Android Tablet
- iPhone
- Mac
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70 1DM alternativesAndroid browser features a powerful download manager with torrent, HD video, and music downloads, multi-part acceleration, auto media grabbing from social platforms, background downloading, low RAM usage, and auto file format conversions.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Android
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71 BitComet alternativesBitComet is a BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client with support for modern BitTorrent features, long-term seeding, intelligent disk cache and video preview of downloaded files.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Warning
- Bundleware
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
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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.