Head-to-head · Download Manager Software
Persepolis Download Manager vs Firelink
Persepolis Download Manager leads on 0 checks, Firelink on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePersepolis Download Manager · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
Persepolis Download Manager scores higher on our rubric for download manager software: 8.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #25.
Persepolis Download Manager is the better fit for free desktop users needing powerful scheduling. Firelink is the better fit for users wanting a modern, broad desktop manager.
- Persepolis Download Manager fits best
Free desktop users needing powerful scheduling
- Firelink fits best
Users wanting a modern, broad desktop manager
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Side by side
| Feature | Persepolis Download Manager 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Firelink 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #10 in Download Manager Software | #25 in Download Manager Software |
| Best for | Free desktop users needing powerful scheduling | Users wanting a modern, broad desktop manager |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | Community |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Persepolis Download Manager 4/5 · Firelink 4/5 | ||
| Browser integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video downloading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote control | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Portable version | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | windows, macos, linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Concurrent downloads | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Persepolis Download Manager is a free, open-source desktop application for GNU/Linux distributions, BSD, macOS, and Microsoft Windows. It is aimed at users who want more control than a browser download prompt provides, especially those… Read the review → |
Firelink is an open-source desktop download manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is designed for users who want one application for direct HTTP and HTTPS downloads, media and playlist downloads, BitTorrent files and magnet links, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Persepolis Download Manager — where it wins
- Multi-segment downloads support up to 64 connections
- Scheduling, queues, proxy support, and clipboard importing
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support with broad browser integration
Where it doesn't
- Video downloading depends on supported sites
- Browser integration covers only the listed browsers
- Its focus is desktop downloading rather than mobile use
Firelink — where it wins
- Free and open source across Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Supports segmented, media, playlist, and BitTorrent downloads
- Persistent queues add retries, scheduling, and browser handoff
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-centered workflow may not suit users seeking a web-only manager
- Media downloads depend on bundled yt-dlp, FFmpeg, and Deno
- Browser handoff requires the companion extension and local pairing
- Persepolis Download Manager8.2/10 · Free plan
A capable free desktop manager for scheduled, queued, multi-segment downloads.
Visit PersepolisFull verdict → - Firelink6.8/10 · Free plan
A broad free desktop manager for segmented, media, torrent, and scheduled downloads.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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