Two download managers for the Mac › ifun.de

For Mac users who want to manage their downloads more efficiently, there are several download managers that can be downloaded and used completely free of charge and can also carry out larger file downloads completely independently of the browser.

One of the most popular apps in this country is JDownloader2, but the free Motrix app for direct links and torrents is also a popular candidate. If you haven’t found what you’re looking for yet, we recommend that you take a look at the two Mac apps Neat Download Manager and Progressive Downloader.

Both applications offer some practical functions and can be particularly helpful if the download performance of selected files in the browser is not sufficient.

Decent download manager

The Neat Download Manager offers various features to speed up downloads and make them more efficient. The software segments the downloaded files and uses the full available bandwidth, which should lead to a higher download speed. Other features include the ability to resume canceled or interrupted downloads and the ability to pause downloads and resume them later.

The integration into popular browsers allows downloads to be started immediately from there. Users can also limit the bandwidth of individual downloads and sort the downloaded files in a user interface that lists complete and incomplete downloads. The app’s browser extension makes it possible to detect audio and video files on websites, although their reliability varies greatly from site to site.

Progressive Downloader

The Progressive Downloader follows a similar approach and is designed to speed up downloads by using all available bandwidth. The application can be used from macOS Catalina onwards and offers integration with all common browsers.

In addition, Progressive Downloader has a built-in FTP/SFTP browser that allows users to access and manage remote files. The application is also AppleScript and Automator compatible, which allows for automation of certain processes. Another feature allows downloads to be performed only during a certain time window, which can be particularly useful when managing large amounts of data.