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Ant Download Manager vs Free Download Manager: catalog facts
Ant Download Manager	Free Download Manager
Freemium A free version is available, with a paid PRO version.	Free Free to use, with optional donations.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension
Downloads HLS and MPEG-DASH streams Built-in torrent and magnet link support	Segmented downloading with automatic resume Built-in BitTorrent client with bandwidth control
Windows only Closed source	Source code licence is not clearly stated on the homepage Video downloading depends on add-ons for supported sites
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed 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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