Side by side
Firelink vs HTTrack
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 plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
Firelink brings direct downloads, media, torrents, browser handoffs, and scheduling into one free desktop app. Check its platform packaging caveats and media limitations before choosing it.
Visit Firelink Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1
Choose HTTrack if you need free software to save websites for offline browsing, with controls for crawl behavior and an API for scripts. Check platform requirements before downloading, particularly for macOS, Android, or Windows XP and Vista.
Visit HTTrackThe facts
| Firelink | HTTrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | httrack.com |
| On download manager software | #12 of 58 | #16 of 58 |
Firelink: what it does well
- Free desktop app supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Queues support pause, resume, retries, redownload, and scheduling.
- Handles HTTP, HTTPS, media playlists, and torrents.
- Companion handoff data stays local, according to the extension.
What to know first
- DRM and other protected-key workflows are unsupported.
- Subtitle and multiple-audio-track selection are not exposed.
- macOS package is not notarized; Windows installer is unsigned.
- Linux AppImage requires glibc 2.35 or newer.
HTTrack: what it does well
- Saves website copies locally and rewrites links for offline browsing.
- Can update an existing mirror and resume interrupted downloads.
- Supports HTTPS, proxies, responsive image sets, and lazily loaded media.
- Offers filters, command-line options, configuration, and integrated help.
- Provides a scripting API with callbacks.
What to know first
- The listed macOS download requires macOS 15 or later and Apple Silicon.
- The listed Android version requires Android 7.0 or later.
- The current Windows release supports Windows 7 SP1 and later; XP and Vista use an older release.
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