69 Shares. Are you often confused when it comes to choosing the best ‘Download manager’ for your Linux? Well, if you are, then take a deep breath and read the following list of ‘4 Best Download Managers For Linux’.
Best Download Managers for Ubuntu and other Linux distros When It comes to downloading manager on Linux, there are many actually that is free, open source and yeah! Here I am listing 4 Best download managers (so that you don’t get confused by so many) and you can choose one depending on your needs, ease of use, interface etc. Xtreme Download Manager (XDM). Those who turned from Windows to Linux, they are more likely to choose because XDM has a similar user interface to IDM (Internet Download Manager). XDM is very easy to install and easy to use with many features. XDM latest version released last year with bug fixes.
Here are some of the basic features of Xtreme Download Manager –. Resume Capability: XDM supports resume capability. To resume any downloading, select it and click resume. If download URL has expired then XDM gives the option to refresh URL. Force Assemble: Force assemble is a nice feature in XDM. We often suffer from an error popping up on the completion of download that says ‘Files could not be assembled’ or any similar one. This option is very useful for assembling all the downloaded parts.
Using this option with software or application downloading may give you an error when you execute that force assembled file. But using force assemble with videos is successful. YouTube Video Downloader: You don’t need to install any other YouTube downloader for Linux because XDM has an inbuilt feature to download YouTube Videos. Just copy the URL and paste it and select the video quality and click download. Browser Integration: XDM can be integrated with modern browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome etc. Install XDM in Ubuntu, Linux Mint and other Debian based distros You can simply install XDM from Noobslab ppa using the commands below: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/apps sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install xdman 2. Persepolis is a free and open source software. It is actually a GUI for protocol. It’s a cross-platform download manager and is available for Linux, BSD, macOS and Microsoft Windows.
Multi-segment downloading. Scheduling downloads. Download queuing. Finding and downloading video from Youtube, Vimeo, DailyMotion and other such websites. Browser add-ons for most popular web browsers. Install Persepolis download manager on Ubuntu and other Debian based distributions You can use the official PPA for installing Persepolis: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:persepolis/ppa sudo apt update sudo apt install persepolis 3. UGet Here goes the third one,.
UGet is another free, open source and fully featured cross-platform download manager. The download manager comes with so many features that a good download manager should have.
You can check out the main features down below:. Resume Capability: has resume capability that can resume any paused or stopped downloading. Creating Queue: If you want to auto-start some of the downloads, just make a queue of those downloads and start the queue.
Now go anywhere uGet will download all the queued downloads one by one. Clipboard Monitoring: uGet system trey icon monitors system and catches all the URLs copied on the clipboard.
You can copy multiple URLs and click ‘New Clipboard batch.’ option inside uGet system tray icon. Scheduler: Scheduler feature of uGet allows you to schedule all of you downloads at any time to start.
Install uGet in Ubuntu/Linux Mint/ Other Debian Based Distros You can easily install latest uGet by adding the official PPA. You can install it via Software Center in Ubuntu as well but the PPA will have the latest stable version. Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:plushuang-tw/uget-stable sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install uget 4.
MultiGet is another free and open source with easy to use GUI. This is also a very good download manager for Linux with the all basic features. Main MultiGet features are following:.
Resume Capability: MultiGet has support for resuming any downloading file. Supports HTTP and FTP protocols. Clipboard Monitoring: MultiGet monitors clipboard which means if it is running then whenever you copy a URL, MultiGet will prompt to download any file or anything of the copied URL. Supports multi-task with multi-thread. Also support SOCKS 4,4a,5 proxy, ftp proxy, http proxy. MultiGet does have some other features but MultiGet somewhere lacks stability. I installed MultiGet and faced one problem.
When I started MultiGet and closed it, MultiGet was still monitoring my system but I could not see the main window now. I had to stop ‘multiget’ process from system manager to start again system menu. Install MultiGet in Ubuntu/Linux Mint/ Other Debian Based Distros MultiGet is already available in Ubuntu/Linux Mint or other Debian based distros.
So you can simply install it from the terminal – sudo apt-get install multiget Bonus: DownThemAll The bonus program in our list of best download managers is. Actually, it’s not a program, it is a Firefox plugin. So this is only for those who use Firefox but the advantage of this plugin is that you can use it on any platform, Linux, Windows or Mac. DownThemAll has the following main features:. Resume Capability: DownThemAll supports resuming capability for any download. Multiple Downloads At Once: DownThemAll can download multiple files at once and you can also set speed for each of the files. Auto Grabbing: DownThemAll can grab downloading links automatically from Firefox.
You can also right-click the links and click ‘Save Link with DownThemAll!’. Fully Customizable Settings: You can also customize DownThemAll from settings inside Menu Add-ons Extensions DownloadThemAll Preferences Install DownThemAll in Mozilla Firefox DownThemAll is a Firefox plugin so it does not have to do anything with the operating system. It can be installed on any operating system. Goto and search DownloadThemAll in the search tool above in the right. Click +Add to Firefox and done! You have installed the add-on. Now restart Firefox and enjoy downloading with DownloadThemAll!
Conclusion All of these four download managers have common basic features with advanced features differing a little. I would suggest you to analyze the features and then install the one that suits you the best and share your experience with us.
I know that you might have some other favorite download manager such as FlareGet. Do let us know your favorite download manager for Linux in the comments below.
While your browser’s download manager is good enough in most cases but sometimes you need a little more control. For instance – speed up downloads by breaking files into multiple blocks, pause and resume download whenever you want or bandwidth throttling. IDM is hands down the, but if you are looking for IDM alternative for Mac; well, we got you covered. After trying out more than a few programs, analyzing other reviews and following recommendations, we’ve come down to some of the best download managers for Mac.
As always, we have tried to keep the diversity. Best Download Managers for Mac 1 iGetter iGetter is one of the most popular download managers for Mac.
It’s completely free and integrates in an easy manner with your device. The User Interface of iGetter isn’t the most modern, but it can do the job very well. When compared to the other free download managers for Mac, iGetter offers more features and better compatibility, which is great.
One of the best features about iGetter is the level of customization. From download speed to segment size and from the number of multiple downloads to connection timeout, you can customize almost everything using iGetter preferences. Site Explorer and Download Scheduler are some of the best picks in the feature list. Verdict: For a free download manager for Mac, iGetter is pretty great. You have all the necessary features, in addition to accelerated downloading and scheduling. Thanks to browser and macOS integration, you will find it easy to get used to it. Although not the newest, the UI is also great to start with.
IGetter also packs a few out-of-the-box features like File-Avenue support and Site Manager. (Free) 2 Download Shuttle If minimal UI is your thing, Download Shuttle is a must-check-out free download manager for Mac. It packs a lot of features despite the simple UI, though. This minimal-footprint software supports multi-segmented download support, up to 6 segments at a time. The best part is that you can decide the maximum number of segments when you add a download. According to our experience, segmentation and download acceleration by Download Shuttle are effective in every sense.
Not only that, you get options for download scheduling and auto-resume. Last but not the least, the UI is just awesome and you wouldn’t need days to get used to it. Pros: Free and intuitive UI, Up to 6 Concurrent Connections Cons: Advanced features like YouTube Download and Bulk Download are missing Supported Browser: Chrome and Safari. Verdict: Download Shuttle is not the most feature-rich download manager for Mac. Nevertheless, it manages to pack a lot of features inside a simple, intuitive User Interface. With support for more than 6 segments at a time, the download speeds are also drastically improved.
When we count in the support for web browser integration, Download Shuttle becomes the perfect choice for minimalists. (Free) 3 Maxel Downloader for Mac Maxel is yet another minimal-looking download manager that packs a lot of features. Most importantly, the software can enhance the total download speeds with up to 100 segments. You can really unleash the overall power of your internet connection. Despite the performance, Maxel consumes lower amount of resources as well. There are some never-seen-before features as well.
Apart from browser integration, Maxel brings a built-in browser. You can use this browser to download authenticated files.
What I loved most about Maxel for Mac is that it behaves like a native app. Just as you open the package, it would start working. For those who are doubtful, there is a Maxel demo version you can download for free. Pros: Intuitive UI, lower resource consumption and up to 100 segments Cons: Navigation isn’t that great. Supported Browser: Safari, Chrome and Firefox Verdict: We believe that Maxel Downloader for Mac is a combination of minimalistic UI and best-in-the-class performance. Not only can you enjoy maximum speed — thanks to up to 100-segments support —, but also the native design reduces system resource consumption. Altogether, this is a download manager that we’d recommend buying.
($9.99, Free demo available) 4 Progressive Downloader Progressive Downloader is a really feature-rich download management client for Mac. Regardless what type of file you are downloading; Progressive Downloader has got your back. Right after you install and start the program, you can know how advanced it is. When you have multiple downloads to manage, the big-enough UI is going to be quite helpful. Coming to the features, Progressive Downloader doesn’t disappoint. Standard features like integration with browsers and automated server search are included in the package. It also has an excellent clipboard-based download triggering.
Last but not least, you can use the program for managing content over FTP as well. The feature list is so big and convincing, especially for professionals. Pros: A fully-fledged yet simple interface, easy integration, automatic server search Cons: Not much of speed acceleration Supported Browser: Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Opera Verdict: Progressive Downloader is an amazing choice if you prefer free download managers. It is quite an advanced piece of software that can help you tackle tens or hundreds of downloads. Although it doesn’t get you any promises regarding speed acceleration, the overall speeds offered by Progressive Downloader are surely impressive (Free) 5 Leech Leech may look like a no-brainer, but it has a lot of features under the hood.
Despite being premium, it has been one of the most popular downloaders for Mac. The reason is simple: it can manage lots of downloads without compromising speed or performance. Although the maximum number of concurrent connections is 5, the overall speed boost of Leech is impressive enough. Coming to the features, Leech meets the standard expectations. You can simply drag and drop any link for starting downloads, schedule downloads and manage multiple URLs at once. Bandwidth control and Safari integration make Leech easier to use. Last but not least, Leech offers enough room for customization, under the Preferences section.
Pros: Ultimately simple UI, bulk downloads, better speeds Cons: Almost nothing Supported Browser: Safari Verdict: As the official website says, Leech is indeed a lightweight yet powerful download manager for Mac. You can start using the program as you wish and the performance is top-notch. All the features work quite seamlessly, from speed control to multiple connection management.
Altogether, if you are looking for a Mac download manager without bells and whistles, Leech is a go-to choice. ($6, Free Trial available) 6 Free Download Manager In case you did not know, Free Download Manager is a popular download manager for Windows PCs as well. Fortunately, the Mac version also is up to the expectations.
Apart from all the standard features we’ve seen above, Free Download Manager offers torrent download support. So, you don’t have to find another piece of software to download torrent content — just drag and drop ’em. One might say that Free Download Manager doesn’t have a Mac-friendly UI, but you can get used to it in no time.
Inside this seemingly-simple software, the developers have included many features like speed control, browser integration and network customizations. You can also set up some notifications and triggers, which make the downloading process simple.
Pros: Free and supports torrents, A convenient interface, download categorization Cons: Lacks a native UI Supported Browser: Chrome, Firefox and Safari Verdict: Unlike the other download managers we’ve covered above, Free Download Manager is completely free and effective. It has a different interface, but the number of features should compensate that. You will love Free Download Manager if you want a simple client that can manage HTTP and torrent downloads with same smoothness. (Free) 7 Folx Folx is not only one of the best download managers for Mac but also my personal recommendation. Although free to use, there is a feature-rich premium version you may want to check out. You can use Folx for normal downloads as well as torrent downloads. It also is one of the minimalist uTorrent alternatives out there.
But something that really matters is how smoothly Folx integrates with your Mac. Once installed, Folx becomes an active part of your Mac. In addition, the free version enhances the download speed by splitting into 2 threads. Standard features like auto-resume, multiple downloads, a torrent client with magnet link support, are also available.
Pros: Support torrents, download YouTube videos, and automatically catch the all the downloads link in a page Cons: Not a well-organized download list, Advanced features are Pro-only Supported Browser: You can use browser extensions for Firefox, Chrome and Safari. Verdict: If you are looking for a free download manager for Mac, Folx is a good option. It has one of the best interfaces and macOS integration we’ve seen. That having said, even if you want the additional features like 20-thread downloads, video downloads, iTunes integration, torrent-search and download scheduling, paid version of Folx seems reasonable too. (Free, Pro version available for $19.95) Wrapping Up: Best Download Managers for Mac Out of 20+ download managers we’ve tested, these 7 are the ones we loved!
As said, you have multiple sets of choices here. If you need a jack-in-all-trades download manager with torrent support, you can go for Folx or Free Download Manager. On the other hand, if you prefer simple programs, Leech and Download Shuttle seem to be good options. Also, if you want some advanced features inside a simple UI, Maxel would be our great recommendation. Before you make the selection, go through all the capabilities.
For instance, if you’re planning to manage a lot of downloads with maximum connections, you need something powerful. We hope this guide helps you choose one of the best download manager apps for Mac.