JDownloader vs Free Download Manager
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
JDownloader
6.5Download manager
Free Download Manager
6.0Download accelerator and organiser
| Metric | JDownloader | Free Download Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 482 | 234 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.5K | 721 |
| 365-day Installs | 5.7K | 2.9K |
| Version | latest | 6.33.2 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 66 | - |
| GitHub Forks | 14 | - |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | — | — |
| Language | Java | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 7, 2013 | May 12, 2016 |
Reviews
JDownloader
JDownloader is a free, open-source download manager that efficiently handles multiple downloads, offering features like resuming and scheduling. It benefits users needing robust download management capabilities.
Manages and accelerates file downloads, supporting resuming and handling multiple sources.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Supports multiple download protocols
- + Cross-platform capability
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unknown license status
- - Past legal issues
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