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uGet alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll download managers

Top picks

  • Gopeed logo

    Best overall

    Gopeed

    Open source

  • Gopeed logo

    Best free option

    Gopeed

    Open source

Common reasons people leave uGet: infrequent updates in recent years, and no macOS app. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces uGet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gopeed currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gopeed logoGopeedOpen source—NoWindows, macOS, Linux +55 of 561.8
  1. Gopeed logo

    1. GopeedTop pick

    Best for: People who want one free downloader for direct links and torrents on every device they use

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from uGet

    Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

    Pros

    • Handles HTTP, BitTorrent, magnet and ed2k downloads in one app
    • Runs on desktop, mobile and as a self-hosted web service
    • REST API and a JavaScript extension system for automation and site-specific downloads

    Cons

    • Torrent controls are basic next to qBittorrent or Transmission
    • Downloading from video sites depends on community extensions rather than built-in support
    Visit Gopeed Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gopeed a good uGet alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    HTTP, BitTorrent, magnet, ed2k
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gopeed.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gopeed.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free, no paid features
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gopeed.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    RESTful API and web interface
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gopeed.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best uGet alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for most people

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for a free option

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for Mac

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for Windows

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for Linux

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for iPhone and Android

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

Gopeed logo

Best uGet alternative for working in the browser

Gopeed

Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

uGet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to uGet?

Gopeed ranks first right now. Modern open-source manager with HTTP and BitTorrent support on desktop and mobile.

uGet vs Gopeed: what's the difference?

Both uGet and Gopeed are free and open source. uGet is open source and Gopeed is not. Only Gopeed runs on macOS, Android, iOS, Web and Browser extension.

Is uGet free?

uGet is free and open source.

Is there a free alternative to uGet?

Yes. Gopeed (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to uGet?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which uGet alternatives work on Linux?

Gopeed runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from uGet?

The complaints we hear most: infrequent updates in recent years; no macOS app; browser integration add-ons need separate setup.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces uGet, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.