Free Download Manager vs Ninja Download Manager
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Free Download Manager
6.0Download accelerator and organiser
Ninja Download Manager
4.0File download organiser and accelerator
| Metric | Free Download Manager | Ninja Download Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 234 | 3 |
| 90-day Installs | 721 | 16 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.9K | 64 |
| Version | 6.33.2 | 46 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | - | 5 |
| GitHub Forks | - | - |
| Open Issues | - | 1 |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 10y ago |
| First Seen | May 12, 2016 | Sep 27, 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
Ninja Download Manager
Ninja Download Manager is a download organizer and accelerator that helps users manage and speed up file downloads. It benefits users who frequently download files and need better organization tools.
Organizes and accelerates file downloads.
Pros
- + Organizes and accelerates downloads effectively.
- + Standalone application without external dependencies.
- + Potentially useful for heavy downloaders.
Cons
- - Project appears abandoned with no recent updates.
- - Lack of auto-updates poses security risks.