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AriaX vs Motrix

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

AriaX

6.0
Productivity

Aria2 download manager

Motrix

8.0
Utilities

Open-source download manager

Metric AriaX Motrix
Category Productivity Utilities
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 40 476
90-day Installs 40 1.4K
365-day Installs 40 5.7K
Version 1.0.7 1.8.19
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars - 51.0K
GitHub Forks - 4.8K
Open Issues - 772
License MIT
Language JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2y ago
First Seen Jun 15, 2026 Feb 26, 2019

Reviews

AriaX

AriaX offers a sleek Python-powered GUI for Aria2 with features like dark mode, multi-download support, and live progress tracking, making it a useful tool for users managing multiple downloads efficiently.

AriaX provides a graphical user interface for the Aria2 download manager.

Pros

  • + sleek Python-powered GUI with dark mode support
  • + multi-download capabilities and live progress tracking
  • + open-source nature

Cons

  • - limited community engagement and user base
  • - potential instability due to low community traction

Motrix

Motrix is an open-source download manager with a sleek UI and support for multiple protocols. It offers features like batch downloads, scheduling, and integrates with cloud storage. Ideal for frequent downloaders who need a versatile tool.

Manages downloads using protocols like HTTP, FTP, and magnet links, with support for batch downloads and scheduling.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a user-friendly interface
  • + Supports multiple download protocols
  • + Cross-platform availability

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Concerns about project maintenance