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Also covers download manager, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Elephant is an add-on for Free Download Manager that supports video downloads from various sites.
Alternatives
The Best Varia Alternatives in 2026
22 alternatives2 free · 10 open source
Looking for something like Varia? Here are 22 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 10 are open source.
Varia manages regular downloads, torrents, and video downloads from supported sites.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionYTDL AddonElephant is an add-on for Free Download Manager that…Free or freemium optionGo SpeedGopeed is a free, open-source download manager supporting…Another optionpersepolisPython download management is available through Persepolis…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YTDL Addon | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | persepolis | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Go Speed | Free | Not stated | Android, Browser extension, iOS |
| 4 | Surge by Surge | — | Not stated | Browser extension |
| 5 | Gopeed | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Pyload | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | Imfile Desktop | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | xdm | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 9 | Arrow Dl | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 10 | Xtreme Download Manager (XDM) | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
All Varia alternatives
2
Also covers download manager, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Python download management is available through Persepolis, with installation instructions and project details.
3
Also covers browser extension and download manager · free
Gopeed is a free, open-source download manager supporting HTTP, BitTorrent, magnet, and ed2k links.
4
Surge by Surge
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/surgeAlso covers browser extension and download manager
The Surge Firefox extension intercepts downloads and routes them to Surge Download Manager.
5
Also covers download manager and open source · same kind of open-source project
HTTP, BitTorrent, magnet, and ed2k downloads are supported by Gopeed, a cross-platform manager.
6
Also covers download manager and python
Python-based download management is provided by pyLoad, a free and open-source application.
7
Also covers download manager and open source · same kind of open-source project
Imfile Desktop manages downloads through a full-featured desktop application.
8
Also covers download manager and open source · same kind of open-source project
Xtreme Download Manager is a download accelerator and video downloader, with the project in active development.
9
Also covers download manager and open source · same kind of open-source project
ArrowDL supports file downloads on Windows, macOS, and Linux as a cross-platform manager.
10
Xtreme Download Manager (XDM)
xtremedownloadmanager.comAlso covers download manager
Xtreme Download Manager manages downloads and can save streaming videos, according to its site.
11
AB Download Manager
abdownloadmanager.comAlso covers download manager
AB Download Manager is software for organizing and managing downloads.
12
Httpdownloader
github.com/erickutcher/httpdownloaderAlso covers download manager · same kind of open-source project
HTTP Downloader is an HTTP and HTTPS download manager that uses input/output completion ports.
13
Persepolis Download Manager
persepolisdm.github.ioAlso covers download manager
Persepolis is a free and open-source download manager written in Python for GNU/Linux, BSD, macOS, and Windows.
14
Free Download Manager official extension by freedownloadmanager.org
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/free-do…Also covers download manager
This official Firefox extension connects the Free Download Manager application with browser downloads.
15
IDM Integration Module by Internet Download Manager, Tonec Inc.
addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/tonec-i…Also covers download manager
IDM Integration Module connects Firefox with Internet Download Manager and adds download controls to web pages.
16
AB Download Manager Browser Integration by Amir Ai
addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ab-download-m…Also covers download manager
The AB Download Manager browser extension adds download controls to Firefox and connects them to the desktop app.
17
Gopeed Browser Extension
github.com/GopeedLab/browser-extensionAlso covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project
The Gopeed browser extension routes browser downloads to the Gopeed download manager.
18
Apps
my.jdownloader.org/appsAlso covers browser extension
MyJDownloader provides apps and browser extensions for remotely controlling the JDownloader download manager.
19
Also covers browser extension · free
Eric Kutcher’s project page hosts free, open-source Windows programs, including HTTP Downloader.
20
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Material Darker adds more than 250 icons and a neutral dark appearance to JDownloader.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
WebUI-Aria2 provides a web interface for interacting with the aria2 download manager.
22
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
aria2-next is a project that describes itself as a next-generation version of the aria2 download manager.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Imfile Desktop19 alternativespersepolis20 alternativesGo Speed20 alternativesGopeed Browser Extension9 alternativesYTDL Addon19 alternativesGopeed21 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Varia?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Varia are YTDL Addon, persepolis, and Go Speed.
Is there a free alternative to Varia?
Yes. Go Speed and HTTP Downloader are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Varia?
Yes: YTDL Addon, persepolis, Gopeed, and Pyload.
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