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File Centipede vs JDownloader: catalog facts
File Centipede	JDownloader
Freemium Free edition available; a premium edition is sold on the website.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, Linux, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux
Downloads, torrents, FTP, WebDAV and SSH in one app Browser extensions for Firefox, Edge and Chrome	Plugin support for a large number of hosting and video sites Browser integration and link capture
No macOS build Releases have slowed, with the last in December 2024	Plugins can break when a site changes and need updates Requires Java
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account 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 September 23, 2026

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