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Also covers browser extension · same kind of website
Gopeed is a free, open-source download manager supporting HTTP, BitTorrent, magnet, and ed2k links.
Alternatives
The Best HTTP Downloader Alternatives in 2026
7 alternatives1 free · 1 open source
Looking for something like HTTP Downloader? Here are 7 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 1 are open source.
About HTTP Downloadererickutcher.github.io
VisitEric Kutcher’s project page hosts free, open-source Windows programs, including HTTP Downloader.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionGo SpeedGopeed is a free, open-source download manager supporting…Open source optionVariaVaria manages regular downloads, torrents, and video…Another optionAppsMyJDownloader provides apps and browser extensions for…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Speed | Free | Not stated | Android, Browser extension, iOS |
| 2 | Apps | — | Not stated | Android, Browser extension, iOS |
| 3 | Surge by Surge | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 4 | Gopeed Browser Extension | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Linux |
| 5 | Varia | — | Yes | Windows |
| 6 | Httpdownloader | — | Not stated | — |
| 7 | HTTP Downloader by Eric Kutcher | — | Not stated | — |
All HTTP Downloader alternatives
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Apps
my.jdownloader.org/appsAlso covers browser extension and downloads · same kind of website
MyJDownloader provides apps and browser extensions for remotely controlling the JDownloader download manager.
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Surge by Surge
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/surgeAlso covers browser extension and downloads
The Surge Firefox extension intercepts downloads and routes them to Surge Download Manager.
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Gopeed Browser Extension
github.com/GopeedLab/browser-extensionAlso covers browser extension
The Gopeed browser extension routes browser downloads to the Gopeed download manager.
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Also covers browser extension · open source
Varia manages regular downloads, torrents, and video downloads from supported sites.
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Httpdownloader
github.com/erickutcher/httpdownloaderAlso covers downloads
HTTP Downloader is an HTTP and HTTPS download manager that uses input/output completion ports.
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HTTP Downloader by Eric Kutcher
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/http-do…Also covers downloads
This Firefox extension sends download URLs to the HTTP Downloader application.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Go Speed20 alternativesGopeed Browser Extension9 alternativesVaria22 alternativesHttpdownloader18 alternativesApps8 alternatives
What is the best alternative to HTTP Downloader?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to HTTP Downloader are Go Speed, Apps, and Surge by Surge.
Is there a free alternative to HTTP Downloader?
Yes. Go Speed is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to HTTP Downloader?
Yes: Varia.
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