AB Download Manager
7.8#3 in download manager softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSAPIExtension
VisitAB Download Manager vs Firelink
What both publish
| Fact | AB Download Manager | Firelink |
|---|---|---|
| Browser support | The browser integration supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. | The Companion supports Firefox and Chromium Manifest V3; Edge installation is available through Microsoft Edge Add-ons, while other Chromium browsers use a manually installed package. |
| License | The project is published under the Apache-2.0 license. | Firelink is available under the MIT License, while bundled tools and fonts retain their own licenses. |
| Platforms | The software is available for Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS. | Desktop packages are listed for macOS Apple silicon, Windows x64, and Linux x64. |
| Privacy | The maker says the app contains no ads and respects user privacy. | The extension says requests stay on the local machine and it does not send download data to a remote service. |
| Purpose | AB Download Manager is a free, fast, open-source download manager for seamless, organized downloads. | Firelink manages direct downloads, browser captures, media, playlists, queues, and scheduling in one desktop app. |
| Queues | Users can place downloads into custom queues that run sequentially. | Persistent queues support pause, resume, retry, redownload, and scheduling. |
AB Download Manager plans
- FreeFree
Firelink plans
- FirelinkFree
- Firelink CompanionFree
Pick AB Download Manager if…
It suits people who want to queue, schedule, or limit the bandwidth used by downloads. Its browser integration may be useful to users of the listed browsers who keep the desktop app running in the background.
Pick Firelink if…
Firelink suits desktop users who want download queues, browser handoffs, media and playlist downloads, or torrent support without a paid plan. It is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.