FREE Best Internet Download Managers or Accelerators for Windows
In a nutshell
▶ IDM (Internet Download Manager) is the best download manager for Windows, but it is not free.
▶ Many have got their computer hacked using keygens and cracks for IDM. This made me come up with a list of Free download managers that can act as an alternative to IDM and are also safe to use.
▶ Over the years, numerous download managers have popped up on the Internet, but I have tested all of them to give you the best.
▶ Whether you’re a web video addict, constant software downloader, MP3 freak, or BitTorrent junkie, I have found some power downloading tools for you.
▶ Continue reading to know the best Download Managers or Accelerators for Windows.
Downloads via Internet is very common. Can you tell me how many times in a day do you download?
May be you would not even have kept a count of it. That’s because we download numerous times a day.
When downloads play such a huge role in our everyday Internet life, don’t you feel that you need a tool that helps you in downloading in a simpler and faster way ?
Download Managers – Yes, these are the tools that help you accelerate, manage and time all of your downloads.
One extremely useful feature of download managers are in resuming interrupted transfers. Now, that I feel is so important.
I have faced situations where I was downloading a 1GB file and the download stopped right at 95%. I had to again start it from the first..
God! I get damn frustrated in such scenarios. Even you would have faced many such situations, right!
This is the reason why I feel download managers are a must have on one’s computer.
How do download managers speed-up downloads?
The backbone of download managers are file segmentation and multi-part downloading.
That is, splitting the file up into many pieces, and downloading each chunk simultaneously. This is what accelerates the file download.
They simply have multiple connections open to a site to speed things up.
Amazingly, sometimes it can speed up your downloads by almost five to ten times.
Some frown on this, but the positive is: you get the file quicker while using the same amount of data transfer.
Which is the best?
Over the years, numerous download managers have popped up, but I have tested all of them to give you the best.
Whether you’re a web video addict, constant software downloader, MP3 freak, or BitTorrent junkie, I have found some power downloading tools for you.
So, here are my picks of the best free download managers that get you the files you want fast and easy.
Free Download Manager
Free Download Manager (FDM) is a free, open-source and a comprehensive Internet download manager.
FDM accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them simultaneously.
As a result download speed increases up to 600%, or even more!
FDM also resumes broken downloads so that you need not start downloading from the beginning after casual interruption.
Besides supporting the HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and BitTorrent protocols, the Free Download manager can also grab flash video content from various websites such as YouTube, Daily Media and Google Video.
One of the features that sets Free Download Manager apart from other similar software is the fact that it contains a media converter .
Furthermore, users can also extract the contents of the archives they download within the tool or even do a virus check using the antivirus solution installed on their computer.
If you want to boost your download speed for free, this utility is certainly worth a try.
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JDownloader
JDownloader is a easy-to-use download manager that lets you quickly and efficiently download files from Internet.
This Java-based utility makes the whole file downloading process effortless, saving you the pain of endless pop-up windows, waiting times and download links cunningly hidden among dozens of Ads..
With this awesome utility you can simply add as many download links to it which will all be stored and processed one after the other.
The image verification or CAPTCHA is filled in automatically by JDownloader which means that you can keep it running in the background all the time without having to actively manage the downloads.
Additionally, many “link encryption” sites are supported – so you just paste the “encrypted” links and JD does the rest.
JDownloader can import CCF, RSDF and the new DLC files.
It allows you to download flash videos from various video hosting websites like YouTube, Vimeo, clipfish video etc.
I need not speak about JDs ability to easily download streaming MP3s.
It can also automatically acquire a new IP address to save waiting time.
With JDownloader your downloads will be completed much faster!
FlashGet
FlashGet looks and feels like a download accelerator worth paying for, which makes it all the more appealing since it’s free.
After installation, a FlashGet icon appears on the upper right corner of your monitor where you can simply drag and drop the links to downloaded.
FlashGet can also integrate into your browser and take control over the files you attempt to download while surfing the web.
The best thing about FlashGet is actually the way it works. It’s incredibly fast and simple to use.
Every time you right-click a link that leads to a downloadable file, FlashGet comes into play and takes over.
FlashGet can call anti-virus automatically to clean virus, spyware and adware after finishing download.
Flashget can increase download speed from 6-10 times. It uses MHT (Multi-server Hyper-threading Transportation) technique and optimization arithmetic.
FlashGet supports HTTP, FTP, BT, MMS, RTSP and many other protocols.
FlashGet surely packs enough features to make it fun to use while providing great capabilities.
Download Accelerator Plus
Download Accelerator Plus is a well-packed internet download accelerator that claims to increases your download speed by 400%.
In fact, high download speeds are Download Accelerator Plus’s bread and butter.
Besides splitting files into smaller pieces, DAP automatically searches several locations (mirrors) and use them for getting the files you need with increased speed.
It also can get a file simultaneously from several sites, which is useful if a particular site limits the download speed.
It can resume downloads; and it can preview some media files while downloading.
When you click on a download link, you’ll see that a Download Accelerator Plus has been integrated into your browser as an add-on and it will automatically take care of your downloads.
Download Accelerator Plus works with a Multi-Antivirus security analysis to protect you from most malicious downloads.
DAP allows you to schedule automatically put your PC into standby mode or hibernate it or even completely shut it down after a download has completed.
Supporting all the latest browser, customized to 42 different languages and optimized for HTTPS downloads, Download Accelerator is your choice for supersonic downloads.
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Orbit Downloader
Orbit Downloader is an excellent download manager for easily downloading videos, flash games, and large batches of files.
Being a leader of download manager revolution, Orbit Downloader is now devoted to new generation web2.0 downloading, such as video/music/streaming media from Myspace, YouTube, Imeem, Pandora, Rapidshare, support RTMP.
The application is based on P2P and multi-source technology which increases speed by up to 500%.
The main window comes with all the common functions needed to handle a download, including the usual start, pause, stop, delete buttons plus some extra features such as scheduler and file renaming.
Orbit Downloader supports HTTP/FTP/HTTPS/RTSP/MMS/RTMP protocols and provides a total solution to download rich media.
Orbit Downloader is not just another download manager, but a complete application that includes useful tools to make your downloads faster and easier to manage.
Nevertheless, anyone downloading large numbers of files will find this freeware indispensable.
References
☑ Wikipedia ☑ FREE Best Internet Download Managers or Accelerators for Windows
Final Thoughts
So these are some of the best download managers.
I personally tested, analyzed and made an extensive survey on Internet before choosing all 5 of them.
Since all the listed download managers are free, they try to promote third-party ads or install some unnecessary toolbars.
However, it can be prevented by carefully installing, looking at every checkbox while you install.
But these softwares are a must have tool on one’s computer. Go for it. Choose the one you like and install it on your computer.
Download managers will certainly make your Internet life more easy and enjoyable.
What is your take on the free best internet download managers or accelerators for windows? Let me know!
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thanks for this wonderful list of best download managers for windows.
It is just awesome
this is awesome software. Thanks so much for all free download accelerators 2012.
A very good list.
But I personally like Download Accelerator the most.
I use orbit downloader and its very very good.
I bet on JDownloader. With automatic captch solver in it is the best free download accelerator.
Nice List!!
Yes! Finally someone writes.
What about internet download manager? Is it not good? Why not you list it hete rven if you r offering giveaway fot it??
Hey alol,
IDM is definitely good. But its not free.
We were listing the free and best Internet download manager or accelerator
bro idm free me milta h bt illegal wy me maine kae ko dekha h idm full vrsion rakhe h bt pls yh batao
per yh bateye sabse sbse best kaun download maneger h pls
Free Download Manager might be the one you are looking for shiv:)
give your IDM
Hello Nikhil, I am 70+ us ctzn and a beginner. I want to brows the internet bt afraid of virus & other such stuff. I have subscribed to yr post and getting regular emails. I have downloaded IDM but not running it since it says to enter the key. I do not know about this key stuff. Will u pl help me in this regard. I sincerely appreciate yr gesture and help. Thanks buddy God Bless U Raghbir Singh
Hi Raghbir, IDM needs a key to run. So i would suggest you to remove it and install free download manager. The link to download it can be found in this article above. Thank you for following us.
Regards, Nikhil
But how does these increase download speed? I had downloaded FDM for seeing how fast it can download. But even Firefox is faster than FDM. Same experience with orbit. Please tell me how can make them faster, like changing their settings,etc.
Hey Rohit, How you doin
After installing the download manager, did you re-start your computer? because , the settings will take charge once you restart.
FDM is really good. More that 165 Million people use it on their computer.
Not much of setting changes are necessary. Just Google in case you need more info on configuration settings.
I also suggest you to try JDownloader.
On your question, how it speeds up?
Firefox will generally download files in bits one after the other. It will open just a single connection with the server from which you are downloading files.
But Download managers open multiple connections to the server and hence download various bits of file simultaneously. This increases the speed drastically
Hope you settle down on to one of these 5
FREE IS ALWAYS BEST
Among the list, I will choose DAP. It’s quite fast and reliable. What about Down Them All addon for Mozilla Firefox? It’s pretty good download manager although it’s only an addon.
Thats true, Down Them All is a very good addon
Well put up!
also you can try here.
Oh Im using GPRS through uninor mobile.Suggest the best manager and also a booster dude
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Very helpful, thank you very much !
you are welcome Tuan
I installed the latest version of Orbit Downloader in Windows 7 Pro. When the computer is unattended during a long download, it may go to Sleep or Hibernate, causing the connection to be dropped. When I return, Orbit is not responding. I can get it to start again without reloading it, but then the download already made is deleted and it starts over, from the beginning!
I looked at the Options in Orbit but see nothing I can check, to keep Windows from doing this while a download is in progress.
On my older version of Windows I had Sleep (S3, even) turned on after a certain time, but I recall that that downloads would always finish normally.
What can I do? Is Orbit failing to do something to the OS, or can this be fixed with some Windows setting?
I hope you can help — I tried the Orbit forum and it’s loaded with spam. If the solution to this problem is there, I can’t see it, given the state of their board.
Hey Cameron,
It does happen so sometimes due to improper OS settings.
There are many tools that help you prevent sleep or hibernate mode.
Just google for one such software and install on your computer.
You keep recommending really good and required softwares. I am trying to download this software too.
I there is any facility to add user review about this software will help others to download more possitively.
HI NIKHIL HOW R U
I JUST WANA TO KNOW THAT IF ANYBODY USING PIRATED WINDOWS XP OPERATING SYSTEM IN HIS COMPUTER THEN WHICH SOFTWARES WHICH IS USEFUL FOR HIM WOULD U RECOMMEND HIM?
SOFTWARES WOULD BE LIKE VIDEO VIEWING,PHOTO,JUNKFILES CLEANERS,AND MANY MORE LIKE THIS
SO WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER PLEASE REPLY I AM WAITING FOR UR ANSWER
hey vivek,
I don’t recommend using pirated windows. But all these applications work on it.
Just go through the list. It has all that you have asked for.
nice
Hey Nikhil,
I have downloaded Quick Heal Antivirus but I have not got the product key.
Dear Mr. Nikhil Chakravarthi,
can you please help me which is the best one youtube video download, I heard IDM is the Best, But I don’t know how to download,
Can you plz help me
plz help me to have the license key of kaspersky
Please send us serial numbers that required the IDM .
All the IDM software are best
Thanks for such a great list of freebies, i appreciate all your efforts.
hi im looking for activation code for idm plz send it 2 jovis2009@yahoo.com
This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Thank you!
Nikhil Chakravarthi kindly tell me which antivirus i should to use? im using OS windows 8 and if could be possible for u to reply on my email address it was: majid718@gmail.com thanx
Use the Free Avast antivirus or AVG Antivirus 2012 which also supports Windows 8.
thanx bro….
keep us providing best stuff as u duing nw…. 
Surely, Vaibhav
hi to all. Internet Downloader is somewhat advantageous because of idm optimizer. IDM accelerates plus IDM optimizer boost it up.. xD
just sharing
try to google the “IDM Optimizer” if you wanna try IDM.
fast, safe, faster than IDM alone..
i m in trouble…..pls send me serial no..
plz send me internet download manager serial no
I need serial no…
plz send me….
thanx
Hey Nikhil bro thanks for your awesome article for best download managers
BTW i have also written about the top download managers in 2012 so please check it once.
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plz help me how i register my idm with a serial number plz tell me any serial number >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>………..thanx
plz help me how i register my idm with a serial number plz tell me any serial number
plz help me give me serial key for idm idont know how to get
pls send me the any serial number of internet download manager as ur regards.
how can we get those serial no. told in this page?
please tell me about serial number of idm…
Please check out and revies GetGoDownload manager @ http://www.getgosoft.com/
I found it to be fast and reliable download manager for windows
Regards
Thats great Shrinivas!!
Hello Nikhil,
Good post, FDM is a great software and my fav. too.
Guys don’t ask for serial key of IDM because they will know it’s not yours..
who is best can u tell me? plz i m in confuse
all are good. You can opt for free internet download manager or download accelerator..
i love this !!
thanks a lot.
its very important please give me serial key pandeyrajendra2008@yahoo.com
please help sir…….I want to windows8 with serial key & latest antivirus with window8 support……..thanx