Best download manager apps for 2013

Downloading large files such as movies, games and other types of content can be made easier and more reliable by using download manager apps. Download managers give more control to the users enabling them to pause, limit speed, queue and do several other tasks with their downloads. They even help in increasing the average download speeds among other things. In this post we have listed the best download manager apps you can download in 2013.

InternetDownloadManager (IDM)

The InternetDownloadManager or IDM as it is better known is one of the most used and reliable download manager apps out there. This tool not only manages the download for the user but it also plays part in increasing the download speed by applying different mechanisms. According to IDM’s official website the tools helps in increasing the average download speed to up to 5 times. Apart from that users can play/pause their downloads as well as schedule download of files if they are looking to download more than one. IDM features support for proxy servers, ftp and http protocols. It also features an extension for browsers that enables users to download any flash video from the Internet by just click on the download button that appears whenever they visit a page that is playing a video. You can download InternetDownloadManager from here.

DownloadThemAll(Firefox)/DownloadAll (Chrome)

Since all of the downloading you do is done through the Internet browser such as Chrome or Firefox it makes sense to have a download manager that works with these browsers. If you are a Firefox user then you can use DownloadThemAll extension whereas Chrome users can take advantage of the DownloadAll Chrome extension.

DownloadThemAll for Firefox is a powerful extension that allows users to pause and resume downloads, put downloads in queue, automatically detect file type and ask user if he wants to download it and more. You can download DownThemAll extension for free.

FlashGet

If you are looking for a download manager that is available as a standalone app and not in a browser than FlashGet can be a good choice. It is a lightweight Windows download manager that has useful features like speed enhancement up to 6-10 times, support for FTP, HTTP and other download protocols, powerful management features and more. You can get FlashGet from here.

Orbit Downloader

The Orbit Downloader is a free app for Windows based computers that makes it easier for users to download stuff over the internet. Apart from downloading it allows users to stream music and videos from popular sites like Pandora, Youtube and others. It makes downloading easier and faster thanks to its to the point features and speed. You can get this download manager’s free download here.

Free Download Manager (FDM)

The Free Download Manager or FDM as its name suggests is a free and open source download manager for Windows users. Despite being free this open source software has amazing set of features that make it a must have. Features include download acceleration, multiple file downloads, file splitting, pause and resume and more. You can download it to your computer from here.