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Varia vs KGet: catalog facts
Varia	KGet
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 or later.
Windows, Linux, Browser extension	Linux
Regular downloads, torrents and videos in one app Built on the aria2 download engine	Pause, resume and restart downloads Metalink support with mirrors and checksums
Fewer torrent controls than a dedicated client Smaller project than older download managers	Fits best on a KDE Plasma desktop No BitTorrent listed among its features
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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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