Side by side
aria2 vs HTTPie
Both stand on cli tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
aria2 combines broad protocol support with multi-source downloading and remote controls. Its command-line format and no-warranty status are worth considering before choosing it.
Visit aria2 Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
HTTPie offers command-line API testing alongside a graphical app for desktop and web. The CLI plan is open-source, while the Desktop and Web plan is in public beta; both are listed as free.
Visit HTTPieThe facts
| aria2 | HTTPie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | HTTPie for Web: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aria2.github.io | httpie.io |
| On cli tools | #3 of 32 | #1 of 32 |
aria2: what it does well
- Supports HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP, BitTorrent, and Metalink.
- Can download one file from multiple sources or protocols.
- Offers remote control through JSON-RPC and XML-RPC.
- HTTPS certificates are checked by default.
What to know first
- The project states it comes with no warranty.
- It is a command-line utility.
HTTPie: what it does well
- Supports GraphQL and a broad set of CLI request options.
- Desktop and Web app works offline without an account.
- Desktop app available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
- CLI installation options cover any operating system.
What to know first
- Desktop and Web app is in public beta.
- Security measures are not guaranteed to prevent every unauthorized breach.