Side by side
KGet vs ZBIGZ
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 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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ZBIGZ offers remote torrent retrieval and streaming through a browser, with free access subject to speed, size and storage limits. Its terms require users to have the legal right to download content.
Visit ZBIGZThe facts
| KGet | ZBIGZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.kde.org | zbigz.com |
| On download manager software | #37 of 58 | #41 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
ZBIGZ: what it does well
- Downloads run on ZBIGZ servers, not the user's PC.
- Accepts torrent links, magnet links and torrent files.
- Free access is available without registration.
- Can stream video and music before full download.
What to know first
- Unregistered free files are limited to 100 MB.
- Registered free files are limited to 1 GB.
- Free downloads are limited to 150 KBps.