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