Prowlarr vs Free Download Manager
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Prowlarr
8.0Indexer manager/proxy for various PVR apps
Free Download Manager
6.0Download accelerator and organiser
| Metric | Prowlarr | Free Download Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 142 | 234 |
| 90-day Installs | 453 | 721 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.3K | 2.9K |
| Version | 2.3.5.5327 | 6.33.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.2K | - |
| GitHub Forks | 296 | - |
| Open Issues | 103 | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | C# | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 14, 2022 | May 12, 2016 |
Reviews
Prowlarr
Prowlarr is a versatile indexer manager and proxy for PVR apps, supporting both torrent trackers and Usenet indexers. It is ideal for media server enthusiasts who need to manage multiple indexing sources efficiently.
Manages and proxies indexers for PVR applications, facilitating media library management.
Pros
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + Supports a wide range of indexers and PVR apps
- + Enhances media library management capabilities
Cons
- - Limited community discussion
- - Some historical bugs, though addressed
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