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AB Download Manager vs Ant Download Manager: catalog facts
AB Download Manager	Ant Download Manager
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Freemium A free version is available, with a paid PRO version.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension	Windows
Multi-connection downloads Queues with a built-in scheduler	Downloads HLS and MPEG-DASH streams Built-in torrent and magnet link support
Community support mainly through Telegram and GitHub Younger project than long-established download managers	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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