Head-to-head · Download Manager Software
Internet Download Manager vs KGet
Internet Download Manager leads on 0 checks, KGet on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreInternet Download Manager · 9.1/10
- Free planonly KGet
- Free trialonly Internet Download Manager
- Most featuresInternet Download Manager · 3 of 5
Internet Download Manager scores higher on our rubric for download manager software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
KGet offers free plan; Internet Download Manager doesn't.
Internet Download Manager is the better fit for windows users wanting a dedicated paid manager. KGet is the better fit for linux users wanting a lightweight file manager.
- Internet Download Manager fits best
Windows users wanting a dedicated paid manager
- KGet fits best
Linux users wanting a lightweight file manager
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Side by side
| Feature | Internet Download Manager 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | KGet 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Download Manager Software | #8 in Download Manager Software |
| Best for | Windows users wanting a dedicated paid manager | Linux users wanting a lightweight file manager |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Browser extension | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, Chrome extension | Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Internet Download Manager 3/5 · KGet 1/5 | ||
| Browser integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video downloading | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Download scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Remote control | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Portable version | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows | Linux |
| Concurrent downloads | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Internet Download Manager is a Windows desktop tool for accelerating, organizing and resuming file transfers. It suits individual Windows users who want more control than a browser’s built-in download panel, particularly when downloads… Read the review → |
KGet is an open-source download manager from KDE for Linux desktop users, particularly those who want a focused way to handle FTP and HTTP(S) transfers. It displays current and pending downloads, can run in the system tray, and supports… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Internet Download Manager — where it wins
- Multipart downloading can segment files and support faster transfers.
- Resume, error recovery and scheduling help manage interrupted queues.
- Browser integration, video capture and offline browsing extend its reach.
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only availability limits platform choice.
- There is no free plan for ongoing use.
- Licenses are sold for one-year or lifetime terms, not monthly access.
KGet — where it wins
- Free and open source with FTP and HTTP(S) support
- Pauses, resumes, restarts, and retries broken downloads
- Metalink checksums, clipboard monitoring, and download grouping
Where it doesn't
- Linux-only platform scope
- Konqueror is the listed browser integration
- No documented scheduling, concurrent downloads, or video support
- Internet Download Manager9.1/10 · 30-day trial
A capable paid Windows manager for organized, resumable and scheduled downloads.
Visit IDMFull verdict → - KGet8.4/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Linux download manager with practical transfer controls.
Visit KDEFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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