Internet Download Manager vs JDownloader
Internet Download Manager
internetdownloadmanager.com
JDownloader
jdownloader.orgSide by side
| Figure | Internet Download Manager | JDownloader |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | 0.68 CHF/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Download Manager Software | 7.7 (#31) | 8.5 (#10) |
| Headquarters | Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates | Abenberg, Germany |
| Purpose | IDM is a download manager that accelerates, resumes, and schedules internet downloads. | JDownloader is a free, open-source download management tool. |
| Support | The maker offers a free support service and provides FAQs and a user guide. | The support portal provides a searchable knowledgebase and ticket submission with ticket tracking. |
| System requirements | The maker lists Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 as supported operating systems. | The NAS guidance recommends LTS Java versions and lists Java 8 through Java 28 among supported versions, while Java 6 and 7 were removed in July 2026. |
Plans
Internet Download Manager
- One-year license, 2 or more PCs8.15 CHF a year
- One-year license, 1 PC9.80 CHF a year
- Lifetime license, 2 or more PCs16.25 CHF, paid once
- Lifetime license, 1 PC20.25 CHF, paid once
In their own words
Internet Download Manager
Internet Download Manager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
JDownloader
JDownloader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.