SABnzbd AlternativesUsenet News Clients and other similar apps like SABnzbd

SABnzbd is described as 'Free/open-source cross-platform binary newsreader written in Python' and is a very popular usenet news client in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SABnzbd for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and BSD apps. The best SABnzbd alternative is JDownloader, which is free. Other great apps like SABnzbd are NZBGet, Nzbvortex, GrabIt and Easynews.

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

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SABnzbd alternatives page was last updated Jan 12, 2023
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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.

    144 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 SABnzbd

     
    Comments about JDownloader as an Alternative to SABnzbd
    Danilo_Venom
    Positive Nov 27, 2019
    1

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

    niXta
    Negative Dec 28, 2021
    0

    It doesn't have the same features.

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

    • JDownloader is the most popular free alternative to SABnzbd.

    • JDownloader is Free and ProprietarySABnzbd is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    NZBGet screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The developer advised that they will no longer update this project and have now archived it on GitHub. Fork under active development: https://github.com/nzbgetcom/nzbget

    NZBGet Features

    1.  C++
    2.  PAR2
    3.  Multi-threaded architecture
    4.  NZB Streaming

    NZBGet VS SABnzbd

     
    Comments about NZBGet as an Alternative to SABnzbd
    niXta
    Positive Dec 28, 2021
    0

    It's faster and more efficient.

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    • Almost everyone thinks NZBGet is a great SABnzbd alternative.

    • NZBGet is the most popular Android & Self-Hosted alternative to SABnzbd.

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

    • NZBGet is Free and Open SourceSABnzbd is also Free and Open Source
  4. Nzbvortex icon

    Nzbvortex

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    The small and efficient NZB client for OSX, optimized for performance and ease of use.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Transfer Screen

    Nzbvortex Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Native application

    Nzbvortex VS SABnzbd

     

    • Nzbvortex is the most popular commercial alternative to SABnzbd.

    • Nzbvortex is Paid and ProprietarySABnzbd is Free and Open Source
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    Easynews

    All-in-one Usenet provider that offers a web-based Newsreader for searching, sorting, previewing and downloading files. One of the only Usenet providers to offer both NNTP and HHTPS protocol.

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  6. GrabIt icon

    GrabIt

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    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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GrabIt screenshot 1

    GrabIt Features

    1.  Movies Filtering
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Music Library

    GrabIt VS SABnzbd

     
  7. Easynews icon

    Easynews

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    All-in-one Usenet provider that offers a web-based Newsreader for searching, sorting, previewing and downloading files. One of the only Usenet providers to offer both NNTP and HHTPS protocol.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Easynews screenshot 1

    Easynews Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    4.  SSL encryption
    5.  Built-in player

    Easynews VS SABnzbd

     

    • Easynews is the most popular Web-based alternative to SABnzbd.

    • Easynews is Paid and ProprietarySABnzbd is Free and Open Source
  8. GetNZB icon

    GetNZB

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    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

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Navigation and Browsing Content

    GetNZB Features

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

    GetNZB VS SABnzbd

     
  10. Newsflash Plus icon

    Newsflash Plus

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    Newsflash Plus is a powerful Usenet binary reader which provides lots of advanced features like integration with archivers and media players, automatic par2 archives repair, scripting via the embedded Python interpreter and much more.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Newsflash Plus screenshot 1

    Newsflash Plus Features

    1.  Built-in RSS reader
    2.  Integrated Search

    Newsflash Plus VS SABnzbd

     
  11. Usenet Explorer icon

    Usenet Explorer

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    Usenet Explorer is a binary client for downloading content from Usenet newsgroups.

    40 Usenet Explorer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Usenet Explorer screenshot 1

    Usenet Explorer VS SABnzbd

     
  12. LottaNZB icon

    LottaNZB

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    Simple and automated Usenet downloader for Newzbin (NZB) files.

    LottaNZB features a refreshingly simple interface and fits perfectly into your GNOME Desktop.

    • Automation - Unless you think that verifying and extracting downloads by hand is fun.

    • Encryption (SSL) - Because wh.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LottaNZB screenshot 1

    LottaNZB VS SABnzbd

     
  13. UsenetBrowser icon

    UsenetBrowser

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    Online browser to view and download binary files from Usenet network. Usenetbrowser is all-in-solution to download images and videos from Usenet network without a need of additional software.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    UsenetBrowser VS SABnzbd

     
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    HelloNzb

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    HelloNzb screenshot 1

    HelloNzb Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  PAR2
    3.  Support for Multiple threads

    HelloNzb VS SABnzbd

     
    Comments about HelloNzb as an Alternative to SABnzbd
    Guest
    Positive Sep 2, 2019
    0

    good interface, easy use, stable

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    • HelloNzb is Free and Open SourceSABnzbd is also Free and Open Source
  15. Binreader icon

    Binreader

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    Simple, no-nonsense NZB download manager. Cross-platform, runs everywhere. Handles RAR and PAR2 files automatically. Streams media files while you download. Supports SSL encryption and IPv6.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Binreader screenshot 1
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    Official website unavailable, download may be accessible through download sites.

    Binreader Features

    1.  Portable

    Binreader VS SABnzbd

     
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