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pyLoad vs Mipony: catalog facts
pyLoad	Mipony
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to download for Windows and Mac.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Android
Runs headless on a NAS or home server Full control through a web interface	Handles file-host waiting times and restrictions automatically Direct downloads and torrents in one queue
Needs a server setup rather than a simple desktop install Hoster plugins can break when sites change	Closed source Focused on file-hosting sites rather than general web downloads
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open 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 September 23, 2026

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