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8 Best Free Download Managers (Updated November 2021)

Download managers are special programs and browser extensions that help keep large downloads downloading as they should and simultaneous ones organized.


You don't need a download manager to download music or software or whatever else you're after—your browser handles that job pretty well for the most part—but in some special situations, they can really come in handy.

Some can even speed up the download process by grabbing your file from multiple sources at once. Download managers also often support pausing and resuming downloads. Most browsers do this already as well, but most people don't realize it.

Here are eight completely free download managers and music downloaders that we think you'll like:

03 of 08 JDownloader


What We Like
  • You can manage and monitor your downloads remotely.
  • A list of download links can be saved to an encrypted file.
  • Lots of options are easily customizable.
  • Works on Windows, Linux, macOS, and any OS that supports Java.
What We Don't Like

  • Setup might ask you to install other programs you don't
Probably the coolest feature in JDownloader is its remote management ability. Use either the mobile app or the My JDownloader website to start, stop, and monitor your downloads from anywhere.

The LinkGrabber in JDownloader adds any download link from the clipboard directly into the program so you can start a download nearly immediately after copying the link.

This download manager can also save a list of download links as a password-protected encrypted file so you can easily import them again later.

Play, Pause and Stop buttons are at the top of the program, which makes controlling all pending downloads really simple.

It's also really easy to control the download speed and the maximum number of simultaneous connections and downloads from the bottom of the JDownloader program at any time.

The JDownloader free download manager supports Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems, within the Firefox and Chrome browsers.

04 of 08 GetGo Download Manager


What We Like


  • Downloads can be started and stopped on a schedule.
  • Makes importing download links easy with multiple options.
  • You can view an image before the download starts.
  • Lets you download files from password-protected websites.
  • Downloads can be set up to auto-save to a specific folder based on file extension.
  • Includes a built-in web browser to more easily download videos.
What We Don't Like
  • Sometimes seems a bit more sluggish than other download managers.
  • Integrates with Firefox only.
  • Last update
GetGo Download Manager supports batch downloads as well as a floating dropbox for quickly downloading files via drag and drop.

You can paste links directly into the program or import an LST file containing all the download links.

Defining categories for where to place downloads is really easy because you can specify the exact file extensions that should be considered a particular category. Doing so places executable files, for example, into a Software folder while MP4 and AVI files are placed in a Videos folder.

GetGo Download Manager can store login credentials for downloading files from password-protected websites. It can also preview image files before downloading them, run downloads on a schedule, and capture videos from video-streaming websites.

Windows is the only operating system that GetGo Download Manager works on. It can be integrated with Firefox.

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