Top 15 aria2 Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

aria2 is a multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility. The supported protocols are HTTP(S), FTP, BitTorrent (DHT, PEX, MSE/PE), and Metalink.

aria2 can download a file from multiple sources/protocols and tries to utilize your maximum download bandwidth. It supports downloading a file from HTTP(S)/FTP and BitTorrent at the same time, while the data downloaded from HTTP(S)/FTP is uploaded to the BitTorrent swarm. Using Metalinks chunk checksums, aria2 automatically validates chunks of data while downloading a file like BitTorrent.

1. uGet

uGet uGet is a lightweight and full-featured Download Manager for Linux and Windows. uGet allows you to download in multiple parallel streams for download acceleration, put files in a Download Queue, Pause & Resume downloads, Advanced Category Management, Browser Integration, Clipboard Monitoring, Batch Downloads, localized into over 25 Languages, and many......

2. FlashGet

FlashGet [Be careful during the installation: Forum ]FlashGet is a leading download manager and has the highest amount of users on the internet. It uses MHT(Multi-server Hyper-threading Transportation) technique, supports various protocols and has excellent document management features. The Ubuntu ver. can be found over here: http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-flashget-download-manager-in-ubuntu.html......

3. Rexloader

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4. Xidel

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5. plowshare

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6. nugget

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7. Wget

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8. mulk

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9. mktorrent

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10. NAS4Free

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11. JDownloader

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12. Getright

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13. Boxopus

Boxopus Boxopus allows bittorrent files to be downloaded in the cloud, and kept in your personal online account. Once completed, files can be transferred from Boxopus directly to popular cloud storage services such as Box and Google Drive.Download speeds on Boxopus are always unlimited, and are independent of the speed of......

14. Bytesloader

Bytesloader Bytesloader is an online download manager that can help you download torrents, audio files, videos or entire playlists in one click from sites like YouTube, Facebook, SoundCloud, etc. into your personal online storage space. You can download an entire website containing your favorite wallpapers in one click. No need for......

15. Free Download Manager

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