Downie vs Gopeed
Downie
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Gopeed
gopeed.comSide by side
| Figure | Downie | Gopeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Download Manager Software | 8.3 (#14) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Browser integration | Extensions for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox can send links to Downie with one click. | Browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox can automatically capture download links. |
| Purpose | Downie is a Mac video downloader for saving videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and thousands of other sites. | Gopeed is a high-speed download manager built with Golang and Flutter. |
Plans
Downie
- Downie$19.99 a month
- Setapp$14.99 a month
- Downie$19.99, paid once
- Downie 4 + Permute 3 Bundle for macOS 13–15$26.99, paid once
- Downie 4 + Permute 4 Bundle$26.99, paid once
In their own words
Downie
Downie has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Gopeed
Gopeed is a free, open-source download manager for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and the web. It handles HTTP, HTTPS, BitTorrent, magnet, and ed2k links; BitTorrent support includes seeding, DHT, PEX, uTP, WebTorrent, and UPnP. JavaScript extensions can add download sources such as YouTube, HuggingFace, and cloud storage, while browser add-ons for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox can capture links automatically. For remote or automated workflows, Gopeed offers an HTTP REST API, an official JavaScript SDK, and webhooks for completion or failure events. Its web version and Docker deployment can provide remote download services with configurable authentication. The project has no ads or tracking and is released under GPLv3. The API guidance recommends using an API token, and public web deployments should enable identity authentication. The iOS build is an IPA for self-signing rather than an App Store listing. The installation guide also notes that Windows antivirus software may falsely flag host.exe and updater.exe.