Internet Download Manager Alternatives for Mac

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   YTD

    31 likes

   Download and convert videos from Facebook, DailyMotion, Vimeo to multiple formats. Easy to use interface, and supports conversion for devices like iPhone, Samsung. YouTube downloads are limited to the Pro version.

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   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Video Downloader
   • YouTube Downloader

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android

   • United States

   

   

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   JDownloader

    1316 likes

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

   198 JDownloader alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Download Manager
   • Video Downloader

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Alerts

   • Warning

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak
   • Java

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   JDownloader vs Internet Download Manager Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Mar 27, 2020

   the browser integration module is lacking

   Negative comment by Guest · Jan 8, 2019

   It's still different from IDM, doesn't work like Idm does

   Negative comment by Breaker · Dec 7, 2025

   J-Downloader is more of a specialized downloader than it is a download manager you can use with your browser for general downloads, and is not a good alternative to Internet Download Manager.

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   • JDownloader is Free and ProprietaryInternet Download Manager is Paid and Proprietary
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   AB Download Manager

    103 likes

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

   73 AB Download Manager alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Download Manager
   • Video Downloader

   Origin

   • Iran

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Brave
   • Chromium
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Iran

   

   

   

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   AB Download Manager vs Internet Download Manager Comments

   Negative comment by sedeti · Jun 3, 2025

   It would be nice if it could actually detect videos

   Positive comment by nafeestariq · Apr 22, 2026

   Modern UI, supports browser extensions and works mostly like IDM. Good IDM alternative.

   Positive comment by Guest · Jul 11, 2025

   It's better in almost every way. It has much better GUI and is overall a good alternative

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   • AB Download Manager is Free and Open SourceInternet Download Manager is Paid and Proprietary
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   Free Download Manager

    478 likes

   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.

   164 Free Download Manager alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Download Manager
   • Torrent Client

   Origin

   • Russia

   Alerts

   • Warning

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Google Chrome
   • Flathub
   • PortableApps.com
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • Russia

   

   

   

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   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/

   Free Download Manager vs Internet Download Manager Comments

   Top Positive Comment by dtanonym · Feb 5, 2017

   It is free and good. But, IDM can download faster.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Nov 25, 2016

   It can't download any videos from any websites like IDM does.

   Positive comment by Salaheddine Himeur · Dec 29, 2024

   Great UI , fast download , great features , torrent download. that's enough to me.

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   • Free Download Manager is Free and ProprietaryInternet Download Manager is Paid and Proprietary
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   aria2

    238 likes

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

   132 aria2 alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Torrent Client
   • Download Manager

   Origin

   • Japan

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Android
   • Xfce
   • Linux Mobile

   • Japan

   

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   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.

   91 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Download Manager
   • Video Downloader

   Origin

   • India

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD

   • India

   

   

   

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   Xtreme Download Manager vs Internet Download Manager Comments

   Top Positive Comment by BenOnion · Aug 16, 2021

   I think that XDM is a very good alternative to IDM because it allows you to download videos on many sites other than YouTube (ENI platform, LinkedIn for example) like IDM does. On the other hand, IDM sometimes preserves the file name while XDM does not, which is annoying if you download a series of videos because you have to rename everything by hand. Translation FR OK.

   Positive comment by homosapien · Mar 9, 2025

   Video grabber sucks. Make it like Eagleget browser video grabber. Show found videos on browser addon's logo at browser toolbar. That would be very nice touch.

   It has download speed that very similar to IDM. It can grab and download videos. But as an opensource non-profit project, it has bugs in video grabber. And video grabbing not good as like as IDM.

   The best IDM alternative was EagleGet but it's discontinued. So now, XDM is the best alternative.

   Positive comment by WinchesterDanny · Aug 24, 2024

   ..in my opinion, the latest stable version (7.xx) is better than the beta version (8.xx) , faster download, no lags, no crashes, faster response, add to that the GUI interface looks much better than the beta version..BUT in general, I'm not gonna rise my hand and agree that this OS-IDM is equal to / better than IDM, still lacks a lot of features and needs some improvements...briefly, consider it as one of the best OS-IDM but definitely not the N°1 ...

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   Video DownloadHelper

    296 likes

   Browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that allows users to download audio and video files from numerous websites. Detects downloadable content automatically, signals with animated icon, and offers convenient download menu. Includes batch downloads and file conversion.

   257 Video DownloadHelper alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • YouTube Downloader
   • Video Downloader

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Microsoft Edge
   • Google Chrome
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by ugurozturk · Jan 7, 2025

   Great alternative. On Mac via firefox as extension. Great work.

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   Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui)

    65 likes

   A cross-platform GUI for yt-dlp made in Electron and Node.js .

   111 Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • YouTube Downloader
   • Video Downloader

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • FFmpeg
   • youtube-dl
   • Electron
   • Node.JS

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

   

   

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    Plexo

     20 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 .

    52 Plexo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Download Manager
    • Torrent Client

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • India

    

    

    

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    4k Video Downloader

     237 likes

    A versatile tool for downloading high-quality videos from a range of leading platforms, supporting playlists, channels, subtitles, and various resolutions. Compatible with major operating systems and allows simultaneous downloading and option for increasing download limits.

    321 4k Video Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Video Downloader
    • YouTube Downloader

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Rayburst

     12 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 typeApplication types

    • Download Manager
    • Torrent Client

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    • China

    

    

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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.

    76 Motrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Download Manager
    • Torrent Client

    Origin

    • China

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    • China

    

    

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    Positive comment by Guest · Dec 31, 2019

    best ui in download managers

    Positive comment by RemovedUser · Jul 18, 2021

    Works well as a download manager, along with having a nice UI and being open-source.

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    Persepolis Download Manager

     63 likes

    Persepolis Download Manager is utility for download easier and faster with aria2 and improved it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Download Manager
    • Video Downloader

    Origin

    • Iran

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    • Iran

    

    

    

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    Positive comment by luffytaro · Oct 31, 2020

    Free and based on aria2. But unlike aria2, has a proper GUI

    Positive comment by Guest · Oct 4, 2020

    it's a gui for aria2 and it works great on all major Operating systems

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    • Persepolis Download Manager is a Download Manager Internet Download Manager is a Video Download