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KGet vs Xtreme Download Manager

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.

KGet

Free plan Linux

KGet covers essential download management with queue visibility, resumable transfers and Metalink support. It is free Linux software distributed through common KDE and distribution channels.

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Choose XDM if you want a free download manager with scheduling, recovery, browser video detection, and conversion features. Consider another option if you need a currently listed macOS installer, since recent macOS download entries are marked TBD.

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The facts

	KGet	Xtreme Download Manager
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux	Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apps.kde.org	xtremedownloadmanager.com
On download manager software	#37 of 58	#33 of 58

KGet: what it does well

Free Linux download manager
Pause, resume and restart transfers
Metalink support includes checksums and multiple URLs
System tray and Konqueror integration
No ads or subscription services

What to know first

Linux only
No separate free trial
Browser integration is with Konqueror

Xtreme Download Manager: what it does well

Free, open-source download manager and video downloader.
Can resume transfers interrupted by connection issues or power loss.
Queues, schedules, and speed limits downloads.
Supports Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi, and related browsers.
Video converter lists support for more than 100 devices.

What to know first

Recent macOS download entries are marked TBD.
Acceleration of up to five times is stated by the maker.
Browser extension may use request data such as URLs and cookies locally.

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