Persepolis Download Manager
Persepolis Download Manager is a free, open-source download manager written in Python.
What Persepolis Download Manager is
Persepolis Download Manager is a free, open-source download manager written in Python. It supports multi-segment downloads, queues, and scheduling, so you can organize transfers and set them to run later. Its video finder works with sites including YouTube, Vimeo, and DailyMotion; version 5.2.0 can display thumbnails and automatically choose the highest quality. Persepolis downloads HTTP and HTTPS links, supports up to 64 connections, and works with SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies. Browser integration guidance covers Firefox, Chrome or Chromium, Opera, and Vivaldi. The software is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with browser extensions also listed. Linux installation options include Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux, Fedora, and openSUSE, as well as a bundle that runs without separately installing prerequisites. Ubuntu 24.04 and older and Debian Bookworm and older users are directed to the bundle or source installation instructions. Video downloads on Linux and BSD may require optional yt-dlp and ffmpeg prerequisites.
Good
- Free and open source.
- Supports queues and download scheduling.
- Video finder supports YouTube, Vimeo, and DailyMotion.
- Supports HTTP and HTTPS links.
- Offers a Linux bundle without separate prerequisites.
Watch out
- No official FreeBSD package is available.
- FreeBSD repository version is described as very old.
- Some Linux and BSD video installations may need yt-dlp and ffmpeg.
Who it suits
Persepolis suits people who want a free download manager with queues, scheduling, and video-finding support. Linux users can choose among listed distribution options or use the bundle.
Verdict
Persepolis combines download organization tools with video finding and browser integration guidance. Check the installation route for your operating system, especially on older Ubuntu or Debian releases and FreeBSD.
Plans and prices
From Persepolis Download Manager's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free and open source | Free | No price stated |
The facts
Each one read from Persepolis Download Manager's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Browser integration
- The project provides browser integration guidance for Firefox, Chrome or Chromium, Opera, and Vivaldi.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Linux bundle
- The project offers a Linux bundle that can be run without separately installing prerequisites.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Linux distributions
- The project lists installation options for Ubuntu, Debian, Arch Linux, Fedora, and openSUSE, as well as a Linux bundle.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Linux installation limitation
- The project advises Ubuntu 24.04 and older and Debian Bookworm and older users to use the Linux bundle or install from source.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Linux version limits
- Ubuntu 24.04 and older and Debian Bookworm and older users are directed to the Linux bundle or source installation instructions.checked 5 Oct 2026
- macOS and Windows
- The project provides installation instructions for macOS and Microsoft Windows.checked 5 Oct 2026
What it does
- BSD limitation
- The project says it has no official FreeBSD package and that the version in FreeBSD's official repositories is very old.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Connections and proxies
- The project says its downloader library supports up to 64 download connections and SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Download features
- It supports multi-segment downloads, scheduling, and download queues.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Download protocols
- The project says Persepolis supports HTTP and HTTPS downloads.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- It supports multi segment downloading, download scheduling, and download queues.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project welcomes contributors and people interested in maintaining packages for Linux distributions.checked 5 Oct 2026
- License
- The project describes Persepolis as free and open source software.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- Persepolis is a download manager written in Python.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Protocols and proxies
- The project says its downloader supports HTTP and HTTPS links, up to 64 connections, and SOCKS5 and HTTP proxies.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Persepolis is a free and open source download manager written in Python.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Release
- The project's release page lists Persepolis Download Manager 5.2.0 as its latest release.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security
- The official pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The official pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance attestations.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users with questions to its GitHub wiki and welcomes contributors and package maintainers.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Video dependencies
- The project lists yt-dlp and ffmpeg as optional prerequisites for Linux and BSD installations.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Video downloads
- Its video finder supports sites including YouTube, Vimeo, and DailyMotion, and version 5.2.0 can show thumbnails and automatically select the highest quality.checked 5 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2015checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- FreeBSD packaging
- The project says it has no official FreeBSD package and that the version in FreeBSD's official repositories is very old.checked 5 Oct 2026
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