uGet Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to uGet for Linux and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is JDownloader, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to uGet and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to uGet are youtube-dl, AB Download Manager, Wget and Free Download Manager.

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uGet alternatives are mainly Download Managers, but if you're looking for Video Downloaders or YouTube Downloaders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to uGet.
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    youtube-dl

     463 likes

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

    257 youtube-dl alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
    • TrueOS
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    youtube-dl vs uGet Comments
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    Negative
    0

    youtube-dl is not a download manager.

    • youtube-dl is Free and Open SourceuGet is also Free and Open Source
    • youtube-dl is CustomizableuGet is not according to our users
  3. AB Download Manager icon

    AB Download Manager

     76 likes

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

    51 AB Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     440 likes

    GNU Wget is a free software package for retrieving files using HTTP(S) and FTP, the most widely-used Internet protocols. It is a non-interactive command line tool, so it may easily be called from scripts, cron jobs, terminals without X-Windows support, etc.

    24 Wget alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Free Download Manager

     472 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.

    135 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

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

    Download and enjoy your favorite videos offline with DVDFab Downloader - versatile, high-speed, and compatible with all major streaming platforms.

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    aria2

     235 likes

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

    115 aria2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
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    aria2 vs uGet Comments
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    Negative
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    it's not a direct alternative to uget instead it's a plugin used in uget.

    • aria2 is Free and Open SourceuGet is also Free and Open Source
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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.

    55 Motrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    ArrowDL

     26 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

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