Side by side
Downie vs GNU Wget
Both stand on download manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial ExtensioniPhoneMac
Downie focuses on broad website coverage, quality downloads, and conversion tools for Mac users. Its trial allows evaluation, but continued use requires a listed purchase or subscription.
Visit Downie Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit GNU Wget The facts
| Downie | GNU Wget | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Setapp: $14.99 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | software.charliemonroe.net | gnu.org |
| On download manager software | #46 of 58 | #50 of 58 |
Downie: what it does well
- Supports more than 1,000 listed sites
- YouTube downloads reach up to 4K
- Converts downloads to MP4 or audio
- Browser extensions send links with one click
- iCloud sync helps prevent duplicate downloads
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Personal license allows up to three activations
- Older major versions receive no further updates
- Remote control is not supported
GNU Wget: what it does well
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