Varia manages regular downloads, torrents, and video downloads from supported sites.
Open source
22 alternativesImfile Desktop
Imfile Desktop manages downloads through a full-featured desktop application.
About Imfile Desktop
Imfile Desktop is an open-source, full-featured desktop download manager forked from the unmaintained Motrix project. It supports downloads via HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and ed2k protocols, with a simple user interface. The project is actively maintained long-term, and offers features including up to 10 concurrent download tasks, up to 64 threads per single task, speed limiting, and automatic daily BitTorrent tracker updates. Installation packages are available for Windows via GitHub Releases, with Flatpak support also provided.
Key features
- Supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and ed2k downloads
- Up to 10 concurrent download tasks allowed
- Up to 64 threads per single download task
- Automatic daily BitTorrent tracker list updates
- UPnP and NAT-PMP port mapping support
- Speed limit control for downloads
Best for: It is best suited for users seeking an actively maintained, open-source download manager that supports a wide range of protocols including BitTorrent, Magnet, and ed2k.
Good for
- Open-source with active long-term maintenance (forked from unmaintained Motrix)
- Supports a wide range of download protocols including BitTorrent, Magnet, and ed2k
- Includes useful features like selective BitTorrent download, port mapping, and speed limiting
Watch out for
- Electron installation may fail during setup, requiring manual deletion of the electron node module and retry
- Windows installations without the official installer may lack full functionality such as torrent file association and magnet link capture
- Some features are still in development and not yet available
Imfile Desktop at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Download Managers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Imfile Desktop FAQ
What download protocols does Imfile Desktop support?
It supports HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and ed2k downloads.
How do I install Imfile Desktop on Windows for full functionality?
Use the official installation package from GitHub Releases to enable features like torrent file association and magnet link capture.
Is Imfile Desktop open source?
Yes, it is open source under the MIT license, with its public code repository hosted on GitHub.
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