NZBGet AlternativesUsenet News Clients and other similar apps like NZBGet

NZBGet is described as 'The most efficient usenet downloader. NZBGet is written in C++ and designed with performance in mind to achieve maximum download speed by using very little system resources' and is a usenet news client in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NZBGet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best NZBGet alternative is JDownloader, which is free. Other great apps like NZBGet are SABnzbd, GrabIt, alt.binz and NewsBin.

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NZBGet alternatives are mainly Usenet News Clients but may also be Usenet Search Tools or News Readers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of NZBGet.
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The most efficient usenet downloader. NZBGet is written in C++ and designed with performance in mind to achieve maximum download speed by using very little system resources.

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NZBGet alternatives page was last updated Jun 11, 2024
  1. JDownloader icon
     1281 likes

    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.

    142 JDownloader alternatives
    2019-03-11 on Mac

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    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
    Bundleware

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

    JDownloader iconNZBGet Icon

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    Comments about JDownloader as an Alternative to NZBGet
     
    Danilo_Venom

    jDownloader is also capable of NZB downloads via plugins already included in the default setup.

    Positive commentNov 27, 2019
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    Hau_Kai

    They don't even do the same tasks

    Negative commentFeb 5, 2021
    0
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    • JDownloader is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to NZBGet.

    • JDownloader is the most popular free alternative to NZBGet.

    • JDownloader is Free and ProprietaryNZBGet is Free and Open Source
  2. SABnzbd icon
     112 likes

    SABnzbd is a free/open-source cross-platform binary newsreader written in Python.

    37 SABnzbd alternatives
    SABnzbd screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SABnzbd Features

    1.  Self-hosted
    2.  NZB Streaming
    SABnzbd iconNZBGet Icon

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    Comments about SABnzbd as an Alternative to NZBGet
     
    Guest

    Both newsreader/usenet download software.

    Positive commentFeb 12, 2016
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    Guest

    i have a trail version it wil not working properly on Mac

    Positive commentApr 18, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks SABnzbd is a great NZBGet alternative.

    • SABnzbd is the most popular Open Source alternative to NZBGet.

    • SABnzbd is Free and Open SourceNZBGet is also Free and Open Source
  3. GrabIt icon
     18 likes

    GrabIt is a free application that enables you to easily find and download content from Usenet news servers. The familiar looking interface makes selecting and downloading files intuitive and easy.

    40 GrabIt alternatives
    GrabIt screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GrabIt Features

    1.  Movies Filtering
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Music Library
    GrabIt iconNZBGet Icon

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  4. alt.binz icon
     16 likes

    alt.binz is a powerful binary newsreader, for downloading and managing articles from Usenet. Checking the downloaded files, auto unpausing missing PAR2 blocks, repairing, and finally unraring them, are just a few options in this utility.

    42 alt.binz alternatives
    alt.binz screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    alt.binz Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  PAR2
    alt.binz iconNZBGet Icon

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  5. NewsBin icon
     13 likes

    NewsBin Pro is a Usenet NNTP newsreader that downloads and decodes binary file attachments to Usenet posts.

    42 NewsBin alternatives
    NewsBin screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    NewsBin Features

    1.  Supports RAR files
    2.  NZB Streaming
    3.  PAR2
    NewsBin iconNZBGet Icon

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    • NewsBin is the most popular commercial alternative to NZBGet.

    • NewsBin is Paid and ProprietaryNZBGet is Free and Open Source
  6. HelloNzb icon
     6 likes

    HelloNzb - The Binary Usenet Tool

    With HelloNzb you can download (binary) files from Usenet servers via NZB index files. The software is based on Java and can thus run on many platforms (tested on Windows and Linux). Automatic archive verification via PAR2, automatic RAR archive.

    37 HelloNzb alternatives
    HelloNzb screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    HelloNzb Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  PAR2
    3.  Support for Multiple threads
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  7. GetNZB icon
     6 likes

    GetNZB is a free Newsreader software with integrated NNTP access for downloading files from Usenet. Register and get free Trial account now! GetNZB - Powerful and convenient Usenet Downloader

    48 GetNZB alternatives
    Navigation and Browsing Content

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GetNZB Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    GetNZB iconNZBGet Icon

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  8. NewsLeecher icon
     13 likes

    NewsLeecher is a tool made for fetching and managing articles from the Usenet. It downloads Usenet articles in a snap, and uses its inline engine to assemble and decode all the downloads. The powerful featureset and state-of-the-art user interface makes it an application...

    38 NewsLeecher alternatives
    NewsLeecher screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    NewsLeecher iconNZBGet Icon

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  9. Unison usenet client icon
     7 likes

    A powerful Mac usenet client to browse usenet, create and reply to messages and download files.

    39 Unison usenet client alternatives
    Unison usenet client screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Unison usenet client Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    Discontinued

    Development for Unison has been discontinued and the software is no longer maintained. Last version, 2.2, has been released as free by Panic in June 2014.

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  10. nzb360 icon
     3 likes

    nzb360 is a full-featured NZB / torrent manager that focuses on providing the best experience possible for controlling all of your usenet and torrent needs.

    41 nzb360 alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    nzb360 iconNZBGet Icon

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    • nzb360 is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to NZBGet.

    • nzb360 is Freemium and ProprietaryNZBGet is Free and Open Source
  11. NZBReader icon
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    NZBReader is a web-based newsreader to download binary files from Usenet network. The service offers a unique online solution to download .nzb files from Usenet newsgroups. With NZBReader it's fast and simple to drap and drop a .

    15 NZBReader alternatives
    The main page of NZBReader to start a download by selecting of a .nzb file.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    NZBReader iconNZBGet Icon

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    • NZBReader is the most popular Web-based alternative to NZBGet.

    • NZBReader is Paid and ProprietaryNZBGet is Free and Open Source
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    URD is a program to identify, locate, and download binaries from usenet (newsgroups) through a web interface. It utilizes the spotnet protocol [Read Spotnet, Spotweb]. Similar to the spotweb client in nature for finding and identifying NZBs, URD additionally includes its own...

    37 URD (Usenet Resource Downloader) alternatives
    New Files (Classic Theme)

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux

    URD (Usenet Resource Downloader) Features

    1.  Spotnet Protocol Support
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