A newer (2024) open-source download manager with a modern interface and multi-connection speed-up. It also has scheduling and speed limits.
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 19,055
- Forks
- 1,010
- Open issues & PRs
- 480
- Last commit
- 2 days ago
- Latest release
- 5 days ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Written in
- KotlinShellNSISBatchfile
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux · Android
- Ease of use
- Easy to use

Pros
- Open source with a polished interface
- Browser extensions available
Cons
- Still young, cannot capture video the way IDM does
Use AB Download Manager instead of
IDM (Internet Download Manager)Open source with a modern interface and a browser extension.
How is the 95/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is AB Download Manager free?
Yes. AB Download Manager is open source (Apache-2.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does AB Download Manager run on?
AB Download Manager is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
What can I use AB Download Manager instead of?
AB Download Manager is a free alternative to IDM (Internet Download Manager).
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