Free Download Manager vs Motrix

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Free Download Manager

6.0

Utilities

Download accelerator and organiser

Motrix

8.0

Utilities

Open-source download manager

Metric	Free Download Manager	Motrix
Category	Utilities	Utilities
AI Score	6.0	8.0
30-day Installs	234	506
90-day Installs	721	1.6K
365-day Installs	2.9K	5.6K
Version	6.33.2	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	2mo ago	1y ago
First Seen	May 12, 2016	Feb 26, 2019

Reviews

Free Download Manager

Free Download Manager (FDM) is a download accelerator and organizer that speeds up downloads by splitting files into parts and downloading them simultaneously. It supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, and torrents, and offers browser integration. It's useful for users who need fast and organized downloads but should be cautious due to past security issues.

Accelerates downloads by splitting files and downloading parts simultaneously, supporting multiple protocols and offering browser integration.

Pros

+ Accelerates downloads by splitting files and downloading parts simultaneously
+ Supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, and torrents
+ Offers browser integration for convenient downloads

Cons

- Security concerns due to past backdoor issues
- Lack of transparency regarding license and development details

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.