JDownloader Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to JDownloader for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Xtreme Download Manager, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to JDownloader and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to JDownloader are Free Download Manager, youtube-dl, AB Download Manager and pyLoad.

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  1. Xtreme Download Manager icon

    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.

    78 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    New interface with v8.0
     
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    The latest release is from May 2020 (version 7.2.11), and the latest pre-release is from July 2023 (version 8.0.29).

    Xtreme Download Manager vs JDownloader Comments
    mll
    Positive
    1

    XDM could download from websites where JDownloader couldn't (like a radio website), and vice versa; they are therefore two complementary programmes.

    • Xtreme Download Manager is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • Xtreme Download Manager is Customizable and Privacy focusedJDownloader is not according to our users
  2. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

     477 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.

    150 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

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

    Free Download Manager vs JDownloader Comments
    itsyouranmol
    Positive
    2

    Directly get integrated to browser.

    Guest
    Negative
    21

    Cant recognize sites like site's files like zippyshare, mediafire or rapidgator. Just like Jdownloader can.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    does not support dlc container format

    • Free Download Manager is Free and ProprietaryJDownloader is also Free and Proprietary
  3. youtube-dl icon

    youtube-dl

     474 likes

    A platform-independent command-line program for downloading videos from YouTube and 1000+ sites. Supports playlists, subtitles, and multiple formats.

    272 youtube-dl alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
    youtube-dl screenshot 1
     
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    Last version was in December 2021. An active fork is yt-dlp icon yt-dlp.

    youtube-dl vs JDownloader Comments
    annie
    Negative
    0

    youtube and video specific vs general download manager

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • youtube-dl is a YouTube Downloader JDownloader is a Download Manager
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableJDownloader is not according to our users
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    4k Video Downloader icon
    4k Video Downloader

    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 downloadi...

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  5. AB Download Manager icon

    AB Download Manager

     96 likes

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

    62 AB Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AB Download Manager screenshot 1
     
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    AB Download Manager vs JDownloader Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Doesnt have a Link crawling feature like jdownloader does

    • AB Download Manager is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
    • AB Download Manager is Privacy focusedJDownloader is not according to our users
  6. pyLoad icon

    pyLoad

     167 likes

    Free and Open Source download manager written in Python and designed to be extremely lightweight, easily extensible and fully manageable via web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Graphical User Interface
     
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    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.4.20) is from February 2020.

    pyLoad vs JDownloader Comments
    theobaer
    Negative
    2
    • Missing readme file
    • Installation too complicated for the average user
    • Link collector can't keep up with jDownloader
    • Download folder cannot be selected above the home level
    • Large gap between updates
    • Seems to be able to solve some captcha codes by itself
    Guest
    Negative
    -22

    way too overengineered for what I need

    • pyLoad is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
  7. Video DownloadHelper icon

    Video DownloadHelper

     295 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.

    239 Video DownloadHelper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Video DownloadHelper screenshot 1
     
  8. 4k Video Downloader icon

    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.

    300 4k Video Downloader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    4k Video Downloader screenshot 1
     
  9. uGet icon

    uGet

     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...

    98 uGet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

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

    uGet vs JDownloader Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    18

    No automated downloading from hostings. Only a bit improved WGet, in fact it cannot even use parallel processing to mirror.

    r3tr0g4m3r
    Positive
    0

    Open Source and Multiplatform!

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Always better if the alternative is open source.

    3 of 4 comments
    • uGet is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
  10. FreeRapid Downloader icon

    FreeRapid Downloader

     110 likes

    FreeRapid Downloader is a simple Java downloader that supports downloading from Rapidshare and other file-sharing services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window
     
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    Discontinued

    the latest version was published in 18th May 2014. See http://wordrider.net/download/changes.txt

    FreeRapid Downloader vs JDownloader Comments
    ajala steew
    Positive
    0

    it was a shame to abandon the development

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    love it some glinch but ok

    • FreeRapid Downloader is Free and Open SourceJDownloader is Free and Proprietary
  11. WFDownloader App icon

    WFDownloader App

     150 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.

    99 WFDownloader App alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    1/6 - Add a download task
     
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    Motrix Next

     10 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.

    60 Motrix Next alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    Motrix Next screenshot 1
     
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