FlareGet
FlareGet is a download manager and accelerator for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What FlareGet is
FlareGet is a download manager and accelerator for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its dynamic segmentation divides files into parts, and it can download segments from multiple mirror sites while checking for expired URLs. It supports HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP, as well as Metalink, and integrates with Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Chromium, Opera, and Safari. Users can schedule downloads, set speed limits, control simultaneous downloads, and import URLs from text or HTML files for batch transfers. It can resume unfinished downloads and retry failures, though FTP downloads cannot be resumed. The features page also describes one-click Flash video downloads from YouTube in all browsers. FlareGet is available in 17 languages, according to its maker. The free plan offers version 5.0.0 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; the download page lists it as the stable release dated April 25th, 2020. The Pro page advertises up to 16 parallel connections per download.
Good
- Supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and Metalink
- Can schedule and batch downloads
- Supports segmented downloads from multiple mirrors
- Free plan covers Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Available in 17 languages
Watch out
- FTP downloads cannot resume
- Listed stable release dates to April 25th, 2020
- Pro prices are not shown
Who it suits
FlareGet suits people who want scheduling, batch URL imports, and controls over download speed or simultaneous transfers. It is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with browser integrations and multiple download protocols.
Verdict
FlareGet combines download scheduling and segmentation with broad protocol and browser support. Note the FTP resume exception and the date listed for its stable release before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From FlareGet's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FlareGet Free | Free | Version 5.0.0 · Windows, Mac and Linux downloads |
| FlareGet Pro (Linux) | — | 1 license for Debian, RPM and Pacman based Linux distributions · Free upgrades to all new versions · One time payment; price not shown on the opened page |
| FlareGet Pro (Mac) | — | 1 Mac license · Free upgrades to all new versions · One time payment; price not shown on the opened page |
| FlareGet Pro (Windows) | — | 1 Windows license · Free upgrades to all new versions · One time payment; price not shown on the opened page |
The facts
Each one read from FlareGet's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser integration
- It says it integrates with browsers including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Chromium, Opera and Safari.checked 11 Oct 2026
What it does
- Download acceleration
- Dynamic file segmentation splits downloads into segments to increase speed.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Download controls
- Users can limit download speed and the number of simultaneous downloads.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The maker says FlareGet is available in 17 languages.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mirrors
- It supports segmented downloads from multiple mirror sites and automatic checking for expired URLs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- FlareGet describes itself as a multi-threaded download manager and accelerator for Windows, Mac and Linux.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Pro terms
- The Pro page advertises up to 16 parallel connections per download, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a 30% discount on multi-licenses.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- It supports HTTP, HTTPS and FTP downloads and says it has full Metalink support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Release
- The download page lists version 5.0.0 as the stable release, dated April 25th, 2020.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Resume limitation
- It can resume unfinished downloads and retry failures, but the page says FTP downloads do not support resume.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scheduling and batch
- It can schedule downloads and import URLs from text or HTML files for batch downloading.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page provides a contact form for queries and issues.checked 11 Oct 2026
- YouTube
- The features page says one-click Flash video downloads from YouTube are supported in all browsers.checked 11 Oct 2026
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