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

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