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JDownloader vs Motrix

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

JDownloader

6.5
Utilities

Download manager

Motrix

8.0
Utilities

Open-source download manager

Metric JDownloader Motrix
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 482 506
90-day Installs 1.5K 1.6K
365-day Installs 5.7K 5.6K
Version latest 1.8.19
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 66 51.0K
GitHub Forks 14 4.8K
Open Issues - 772
License MIT
Language Java JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2013 Feb 26, 2019

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

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