GoforFiles AlternativesDownload Managers and other similar apps like GoforFiles

GoforFiles is described as '[WARNING: this program is bundle with a couple of softwares that install themselves without consent, Babylon toolbar and a browser manager, detected as Spywares!]' and is a download manager in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GoforFiles for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Mozilla Firefox and Android apps. The best GoforFiles alternative is Free Download Manager, which is free. Other great apps like GoforFiles are Internet Download Manager, uGet, FlashGet and KGet.

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  1. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

     468 likes
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    Boosts download speeds by splitting files, manages torrents with priority control, processes media formats, supports dark mode, and runs without ads. Requires no registration, can be used portably, and efficiently handles large file downloads, supporting Windows and Mac.

    131 Free Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Free Download Manager screenshot 1
    Warning

    The official website was distributing a spyware-infected version of the Linux client for years. It's no longer safe to trust the developer's application. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-download-manager-site-redirected-linux-users-to-malware-for-years/

    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Torrent client
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Video Download
    4.  Download Accelerator
    5.  Support for MAGNET links
    6.  Resume interrupted downloads
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  BitTorrent support
    11.  Portable
    12.  Multiple languages

    Free Download Manager VS GoforFiles

     

    • Most users think Free Download Manager is a great GoforFiles alternative.

    • Free Download Manager is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to GoforFiles.

    • Free Download Manager is the most popular free alternative to GoforFiles.

    • Free Download Manager is Free and ProprietaryGoforFiles is also Free and Proprietary
    • Free Download Manager is LightweightGoforFiles is not according to our users
  2. Internet Download Manager icon

    Internet Download Manager

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    Push your Internet connection to the limits and cleverly organize or synchronize download processes with this powerful application.

    134 Internet Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
    Internet Download Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  Auto detect videos
    3.  Auto grab links from browser
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  Capture Video
    6.  Video Download
    7.  YouTube Downloader
    8.  MP3 Downloader
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Support for 4K

    Internet Download Manager VS GoforFiles

     

    • Internet Download Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to GoforFiles.

    • Internet Download Manager is Paid and ProprietaryGoforFiles is Free and Proprietary
    • Internet Download Manager is LightweightGoforFiles is not according to our users
  3. uGet icon

    uGet

     175 likes
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    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...

    85 uGet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TH flagThailand

    Platforms

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

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Resume interrupted downloads
    2.  Built-in Torrent client
    3.  Download Accelerator
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Portable
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Browser integration
    8.  Multiple connections per file
    9.  Download Scheduling
    10.  Support for FTP
    11.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    12.  Support for Multiple protocols

    uGet VS GoforFiles

     

    • uGet is the most popular Open Source alternative to GoforFiles.

    • uGet is Free and Open SourceGoforFiles is Free and Proprietary
    • uGet is LightweightGoforFiles is not according to our users
  4. FlashGet icon

    FlashGet

     60 likes
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    FlashGet is a leading download manager and has the highest amount of users on the internet. It uses MHT(Multi-server Hyper-threading Transportation) technique, supports various protocols and has excellent document management features.

    70 FlashGet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FlashGet screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 3.7, released on November 8th, 2012, can be downloaded from the official website.

    Bundleware

    Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    FlashGet Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  Support for Multiple threads

    FlashGet VS GoforFiles

     
  5. KGet icon

    KGet

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    KGet is a versatile and user-friendly download manager for KDE. By default it is the download manager used for Konqueror, but can also be used with Mozilla Firefox. KGet is part of the KDE Network package and can download files from FTP, HTTP(S) and BitTorrent sources.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    KGet screenshot 1

    KGet Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  KDE
    3.  Resume interrupted downloads
    4.  Mirror search
    5.  Clipboard monitoring
    6.  Checksums verification
    7.  Support for FTP
    8.  Browser integration

    KGet VS GoforFiles

     
  6. Internet Download Accelerator icon

    Internet Download Accelerator

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    Internet Download Accelerator effectively solves three of the biggest problems when downloading files: speed, resuming broken downloads, and management of downloaded files.

    77 Internet Download Accelerator alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The Internet Download Accelerator window
    Bundleware

    The program automatically downloads and installs its addons on browsers without the user's permission

    Internet Download Accelerator Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Download Accelerator
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  Browser integration
    6.  Support for FTP

    Internet Download Accelerator VS GoforFiles

     
  8. Getright icon

    Getright

     27 likes
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    GetRight® is a download manager that simply improves and optimizes how you download files from the Internet through faster download speeds, download recovery and resuming, and better management of your downloads.

    65 Getright alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Getright screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 6.5, released in January 2011, can be still bought from the official website.

    Getright Features

    1.  Resume interrupted downloads
    2.  Download Accelerator
    3.  Resumable download position

    Getright VS GoforFiles

     
  9. Progressive Downloader icon

    Progressive Downloader

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    Progressive Downloader is a free download manager for your Mac that supports multi-thread downloading and mirror search. It's also capable to download files from the most popular file hosting services.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Progressive Downloader screenshot 1

    Progressive Downloader Features

    1.  Support for Multiple threads
    2.  Mirror search
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Download Queue
    7.  Download Scheduling
    8.  Browser integration

    Progressive Downloader VS GoforFiles

     
  10. iGetter icon

    iGetter

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    iGetter is a full featured download manager and accelerator. It resumes broken downloads and recovers from download errors. It is excellent utility for files that you want to download at ease.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    iGetter screenshot 1

    iGetter Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  Resume interrupted downloads
    4.  Browser integration
    5.  Mirror search
    6.  Download Scheduling
    7.  Download Queue

    iGetter VS GoforFiles

     
  11. flareGet icon

    flareGet

     16 likes
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    flareGet is a full featured multi-threaded and multisegment download manager for Linux, Windows and Mac. It supports browser integration through addons and many more features.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    flareGet screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 5.0.0, released in April 2020, can be still downloaded from the official website

    flareGet Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  Support for Multiple threads
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Resume interrupted downloads
    7.  Clipboard monitoring
    8.  Download Scheduling

    flareGet VS GoforFiles

     
  12. Download Accelerator Plus icon

    Download Accelerator Plus

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    DAP is a consumer application that accelerates your downloads using SpeedBit's patented multi-channel technology. While you download, DAP ensures your computer is using maximum bandwidth by downloading from parallel mirror sites.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Download Accelerator Plus screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 10.0.6.0, released in July 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Bundleware

    Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Download Accelerator Plus Features

    1.  Resume interrupted downloads
    2.  File preview
    3.  Download Accelerator
    4.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3

    Download Accelerator Plus VS GoforFiles

     
  13. VisualWget icon

    VisualWget

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    VisualWget is a download manager that use Wget as a core retriever to retrieve files from the web. You can think of VisualWget as a GUI front-end for Wget that give you all of Wget functionalities (e.g.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    VisualWget screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 2.5a2, released in May 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    VisualWget Features

    1.  Download Scheduling
    2.  Resume interrupted downloads
    3.  Recursive Download

    VisualWget VS GoforFiles

     
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