Free Download Manager

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Country: Ukraine (UA)
Founded: 2004
Developer: Free Download Manager developers (based in Ukraine)
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android

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Video Downloaders

Overview

Free Download Manager (FDM) is a download accelerator and organizer that handles files, torrents, music, and videos across multiple platforms. It supports traffic adjustment, download organization, file priority control for torrents, large file handling, and resumption of interrupted downloads. Users include those needing efficient management of high-volume or interrupted downloads, with browser integration for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer distinguishing it through speed boosts via file segmentation.³¹

Key Features

Download Acceleration - Splits files for simultaneous downloads to boost speeds up to 10 times.
Torrent Support - Downloads torrents using BitTorrent protocol with file priority control.
Resume Downloads - Resumes broken or interrupted downloads seamlessly.
Traffic Management - Adjusts traffic usage with customizable modes for browsing and downloading.
Browser Integration - Integrates with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer via extensions.
File Organization - Automatically organizes files into user-defined folders.
Scheduling - Provides options to schedule downloads.
Multi-Language - Available in 24 languages.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features including torrent support, acceleration, and browser integration.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android; Windows version available via Microsoft Store and direct download. Android app on Google Play integrates as external download manager for browsers like Vivaldi. No iOS support noted; minimum requirements not specified in sources.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Google Chrome extension
Mozilla Firefox integration
Microsoft Edge compatibility
Internet Explorer support
Google Play for Android
Vivaldi browser on Android
BitTorrent protocol
Drag & drop URLs from browsers

Alternatives

App	Difference
Internet Download Manager (IDM)	Proprietary with higher speed claims but paid, unlike FDM's free model.
JDownloader	Open-source focused on hoster support and automation, less emphasis on torrent acceleration.
uGet	Lightweight open-source downloader with plugin support, lacks native torrent handling.
Xtreme Download Manager	Open-source with cross-platform support, emphasizes video downloading over torrent priorities.

Reputation

Perceived as a reliable free alternative to paid download managers, praised for speed boosts, torrent support, and browser integration.¹³ Criticisms include occasional issues with automatic link catching requiring manual intervention.⁶ Balanced view notes its longevity since 2004 and active updates across platforms.

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