Linux Download Manager AlternativesDownload Managers and other similar apps like Linux Download Manager

Linux Download Manager is described as '(LDM) is a free and open source download manager for Linux. It has a nice and user friendly interface. Linux Download Manger now under continuous development and improvment' and is a download manager in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Linux Download Manager for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Mozilla Firefox and Android apps. The best Linux Download Manager alternative is JDownloader, which is free. Other great apps like Linux Download Manager are DownThemAll, Xtreme Download Manager, aria2 and uGet.

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  1. JDownloader icon

    JDownloader

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    JDownloader is a download manager, written in Java, which allows automatic download of groups of files from one-click hosting sites. JDownloader supports the use of premium accounts. Some parts, but not all, of JDownloader are open-source.

    146 JDownloader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Java
    2019-03-11 on Mac
    Bundleware

    The installer contains bundled adware. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Top JDownloader Features

    1.  Image Downloader
    2.  Video Download
    3.  YouTube Downloader
    4.  Continuous updating
    5.  Clipboard monitoring
    6.  Captcha Recognition
    7.  Download YouTube Playlist
    8.  MP3 Downloader
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Portable

    JDownloader VS Linux Download Manager

     

    • JDownloader is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Linux Download Manager.

    • JDownloader is the most popular free alternative to Linux Download Manager.

    • JDownloader is Free and ProprietaryLinux Download Manager is Free and Open Source
  2. DownThemAll icon

    DownThemAll

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    Browser extension offering advanced download capabilities, enabling users to gather links and images with customizable criteria on Firefox, Chrome, and Opera. Developed by Nils Maier, Federico Parodi, and Stefano Verna, it simplifies file downloads with efficiency and high quality.

    109 DownThemAll alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Mozilla Firefox
    DownThemAll screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Browser integration
    2.  Download Accelerator
    3.  Image Downloader
    4.  Multipart download
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Resume interrupted downloads
    8.  Bulk Image Downloader
    9.  Pause Downloads
    10.  Bulk download
    11.  Configurable Brave shields
    12.  Opera extension

    DownThemAll VS Linux Download Manager

     

    • DownThemAll is the most popular Open Source alternative to Linux Download Manager.

    • DownThemAll is Free and Open SourceLinux Download Manager is also Free and Open Source
    • DownThemAll is Privacy focusedLinux Download Manager is not according to our users
  3. Xtreme Download Manager icon

    Xtreme Download Manager

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    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.

    68 Xtreme Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    New interface with v8.0
    Discontinued

    The latest release is from May 2020 (version 7.2.11), and the latest pre-release is from July 2023 (version 8.0.29).

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Download Accelerator
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Resume interrupted downloads
    6.  Auto grab links from browser
    7. Google Chrome icon  Google Chrome Integration
    8.  Multipart download
    9.  No registration required
    10.  YouTube Downloader
    11.  Download Scheduling
    12.  MP3 Downloader

    Xtreme Download Manager VS Linux Download Manager

     
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    Ant Download Manager icon
    Ant Download Manager

    Efficient tool for downloading internet files, supports video services, multi-thread acceleration, browser integration, drag-and-drop, encrypted password storage, and more.

    https://antdownloadmanager.com
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  5. aria2 icon

    aria2

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

    113 aria2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
    aria2 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Remote Control

    aria2 VS Linux Download Manager

     

    • aria2 is the most popular Android alternative to Linux Download Manager.

    • aria2 is Free and Open SourceLinux Download Manager is also Free and Open Source
    • aria2 is LightweightLinux Download Manager is not according to our users
  6. uGet icon

    uGet

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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...

    87 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 Linux Download Manager

     
  7. ArrowDL icon

    ArrowDL

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    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.

    171 ArrowDL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    ArrowDL screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Video Download
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  MP3 Downloader
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Lossless Audio
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Support for 4K

    ArrowDL VS Linux Download Manager

     
  9. webui-aria2 icon

    webui-aria2

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    The aim for webui-aria2 is to create the worlds best interface to interact with aria2. Very simple to use, just download and open index.html in any web browser.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • aria2
    webui-aria2 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from September 2021.

    webui-aria2 Features

    1.  Web interface
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Resume interrupted downloads
    4.  Download Accelerator

    webui-aria2 VS Linux Download Manager

     
  10. BitComet icon

    BitComet

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    BitComet 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.

    59 BitComet alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    Main UI
    Warning

    A lot of users on Reddit reported that BitComet tried to install multiple viruses and adware during the setup

    Bundleware

    The installer prompts you to change your default search provider and install a media player. After installation it opens a webpage with an ad for another software install.

    BitComet Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    5.  Download Accelerator
    6.  Support for FTP
    7.  Mirror search
    8.  Multiple languages

    BitComet VS Linux Download Manager

     
  11. FreeRapid Downloader icon

    FreeRapid Downloader

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

    59 FreeRapid Downloader alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window
    Discontinued

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

    FreeRapid Downloader Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Multiple connections per file
    3.  Skip Wait Times
    4.  Java based
    5.  Captcha Recognition
    6.  Clipboard monitoring

    FreeRapid Downloader VS Linux Download Manager

     
  12. 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.

    72 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 Linux Download Manager

     
  13. Ant Download Manager icon

    Ant Download Manager

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    Efficient tool for downloading internet files, supports video services, multi-thread acceleration, browser integration, drag-and-drop, encrypted password storage, and more.

    136 Ant Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Progress window

    Ant Download Manager Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Integrated Password Manager
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Download Scheduling
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  Bulk download
    7.  Proxy support
    8.  Clipboard monitoring
    9.  Download Accelerator
    10.  Resume interrupted downloads

    Ant Download Manager VS Linux Download Manager

     
  14. 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 Linux Download Manager

     
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