Side by side
GNU Wget vs Leech
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 LinuxMacWindows
Visit GNU Wget 
Free trial Mac
Leech focuses on controlled and organized downloading on macOS, with scheduling, throttling, rules, and browser integration. Buyers should account for its one-time cost and macOS system requirement.
Visit LeechThe facts
| GNU Wget | Leech | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Leech: $6, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gnu.org | manytricks.com |
| On download manager software | #50 of 58 | #54 of 58 |
GNU Wget: what it does well
Leech: what it does well
- Multiple streams on supporting servers
- Built-in bandwidth throttling
- Scheduled downloads
- Safari contextual-menu integration
- Filename and host-based rules
What to know first
- macOS 10.13 or newer required
- No free plan
- License costs $6, paid once
- Only English and German listed
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