No. 1 of 57 ·Download Manager Software

JDownloader

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API · Extension

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.8

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely6 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

JDownloader is ranked #1 of 57 in download manager software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

JDownloader plans and pricing

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MyJDownloader free use Free Registration required · limited service scope my.jdownloader.org · 29 Sept 2026

JDownloader Free No price stated on the page jdownloader.org · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on download manager software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, web browsers, API
Browser integration: Yes
Video downloading: Yes
Download scheduling: Yes
Remote control: Yes
Portable version: Yes

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The record

Purpose: JDownloader is a free, open-source download management tool.
Download controls: Users can start, stop or pause downloads and set bandwidth limits.
Parallel downloads: The feature page lists downloading several files at once and using multiple connections.
Archive extraction: The feature page lists an automatic extractor for RAR archives, including password list search.
Host and decrypt plugins: The feature page states that JDownloader has about 110 hoster plugins and over 300 decrypt plugins.
MyJDownloader access: MyJDownloader lets users operate a JDownloader installation running on their computer through a web interface, API, browser extension or Android app.
Supported downloads: The official download page offers JDownloader 2 downloads for Windows, Linux and macOS, plus a multi-OS JAR.
Open source: The features page describes JDownloader as complete open source under the GPL.
Privacy: The privacy statement says data transmission between JDownloader, MyJDownloader and the user is encrypted, and that the operator cannot see which files are downloaded through the service.
Support: The support page lists email, a ticket system, a public forum and remote support, and says support is generally available from 09:00 to 17:00 CEST rather than 24/7.
Installer note: The privacy statement says an installer from another provider may contain advertising or offer optional software, and the official download page links an alternative Windows installer without optional software offers.
Paid MyJDownloader packages: MyJDownloader terms say paid service packages can extend the limited free service, but do not state their prices on that page.
Headquarters: Abenberg, Germany
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Download Manager Software in 2026#1 of 57

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Sources

jdownloader.org· checked 29 Sept 2026
jdownloader.org/download/index· checked 29 Sept 2026
jdownloader.org/home/features· checked 29 Sept 2026
my.jdownloader.org/legal/privacy.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
support.jdownloader.org/en/knowledgebase/article/ways-to-contac· checked 29 Sept 2026
my.jdownloader.org/legal/terms.html· checked 29 Sept 2026