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pyLoad vs AriaNg: catalog facts
pyLoad	AriaNg
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Runs headless on a NAS or home server Full control through a web interface	No build step or runtime needed, just static files Responsive layout for desktop and mobile
Needs a server setup rather than a simple desktop install Hoster plugins can break when sites change	Requires a separately running aria2 instance Only a frontend; it does not download anything itself
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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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