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JDownloader is perhaps the most popular download software that supports numerous file-sharing hosts. Unfortunately, nothing is perfect and JD is in fact far from being perfect. Heavy interface, many unresolved bugs, unstable operation, etc.
We all know there are many alternatives, but which one is actually "worth downloading"?

FreeRapid (jDownloader alternative) screenshot
FreeRapid is an easy to use Java-based downloader that supports downloading from Rapidshare, Youtube, Facebook, Picasa and other file-sharing services, include the new ones like mega.co.nz.
Simply copy and paste your links from a browser to this application. FreeRapid Downloader will handle the rest itself. No more clicking or uncomfortable waiting.

Features
support for concurrent downloading from multiple services
downloading using proxy list
support for streamed videos or pictures
download history
smart clipboard monitoring
automatic checking for file's existence on server
auto shutdown options
automatic plugins updates
simple CAPTCHA recognition
works on MS Windows (all, include Win7 and Win8), Linux and MacOS
easy to use
multilanguage interface
more than 550 supported sites!
simply works! more over 2 000 000 users can confirm that


I have been using Freerapid since 2009 and never had a single issue with it. Yes there are few things missing like Folder support, but compared to JD, Freerapid is light-weight (just 2-3MB, works without prior installation), very stable and updates are issued every day.
It's freeware or rather donation-ware. Starts up in about 2 seconds, with clipboard monitoring, you can download in no time. No hassles, just set up your default download folder and it's ready to use.
For audio-geeks-friendly comparison, JD is like ACID Pro, FRD is like REAPER

But don't listen to me. Check it out yourself:
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download from more than 100 file hosters at once with LinkSnappy.

comments

  Administrator 1.01.2004 301 1142
+24303
thanks for the post, hopefully it will reach those who experience problems while downloading without premium accounts.

P.S. am i the only one who finds it funny how that "Busted" arrow points right to the AudioZ symbol?....... sad

rofl
  Banned 13.05.2011 793 3871
+23636
SAiNT
P.S. am i the only one who finds it funny how that "Busted" arrow points right to the AudioZ symbol?

YEP… looks like AudioZ is BUSTED!!!
rofl rofl rofl

  Resident 21.09.2011 15 734
+1115
Kookaboo
AudioZ is BUSTED

Hopefully not rofl
Thank you for helping us help you help us all.
  Resident 8.08.2011 449
+72
Putting the "BUSTED" graphic over JDownloader makes it look like someone got in trouble.

There's a difference between broken and busted.
  Banned 13.05.2011 793 3871
+23636
we're not pirates, we're poor artists. (c) SAiNT

no NOT true!!
Artists are RICH because they're able to create from nothing! wink

  Resident 21.09.2011 15 734
+1115
Kookaboo
Artists are RICH

+1
There's known saying:
All riches have their origin in mind, wealth is in ideas, not money. yes

satan213
Putting the "BUSTED" graphic over JDownloader makes it look like someone got in trouble.

My apologies. Honestly, I just wanted it to look more interesting. wink
Thank you for helping us help you help us all.
  Resident 8.08.2011 449
+72
EtherealVoice
My apologies. Honestly, I just wanted it to look more interesting.


You got me to click on it. yes
  Resident 15.07.2013 1 330
+86
satan213
You got me to click on it.


Me too. Looks interesting, will check it out.
  Resident 26.05.2010 3 325
+47
I don't know what bugs JDownloader has?

My only complaint is that it takes ages to start up.
Otherwise, it does what it should.
  Administrator 1.01.2004 301 1142
+24303
Kookaboo
Artists are RICH because they're able to create from nothing

creating something and selling it are two contradictory things no

EtherealVoice
All riches have their origin in mind, wealth is in ideas, not money

yes, in the end that's all what matters.

yet, there's an old saying "talent is always poor", and it can be applied to many (if not most) geniuses throughout the history.

Tesla, Mozart... ahh, don't even get me started. sad
  Resident 8.08.2011 449
+72
SAiNT
Tesla


Have you read "My Inventions?"

Fascinating.
  Resident 7.08.2012 355
+60
I use FRD! It's so smart! tongue
  Administrator 1.01.2004 301 1142
+24303
satan213
Have you read "My Inventions?"

wow, awesome! i didn't know about the book, i've only seen a few documentaries and red some articles.
I will definitely read it, thanks!
  Resident 7.08.2012 355
+60
Hey Kook Mozart died poor... and so many others! dunno

Like me! rofl
  Banned 13.05.2011 793 3871
+23636
SAiNT
creating something and selling it are two contradictory things no

I don't agree! no
It's a wrong attitude to life! You have to sell something to earn an income or just minimal additional earnings. NO wonder some Artists remain poor in financial terms, especially if they have that wrong attitude!

  Banned 16.02.2012 705
+75
Since many years I use JDownloader on Mac.
Best solution ever for me.
Super speed (until the internet speed range), and very customizable.
  Resident 21.09.2011 15 734
+1115
audiozuser76,
Never tested on Mac, perhaps it's better there, but under WXP and W7 I had numerous issues
Thank you for helping us help you help us all.
  Resident 19.11.2010 107
0
I am not sure if the original post fits here, but whatever. It is a great program. I have been using it for over a year (encountering only a few glitches and crashes). It is 1,000 times better than those junk "accelerators" file hosting websites have been trying to make people use.
  Resident 29.10.2010 118
0
I stop using J Downloader a while ago because of the struggle with the captchas , good to know theres still hope in the galaxy !

thanks for the post

p.s. : heard about a book called Lost Inventions (Tesla) , dont know about it , thought ... will check out wow

###############################################

......it,s called Tesla , the lost inventions by George Trinkaus
  Contributor 3.05.2011 717 5081
+43632
Gulliver
I don't know what bugs JDownloader has?

My only complaint is that it takes ages to start up.
Otherwise, it does what it should.

mine opens in 10 secs JD2beta nightly - has so far only one bug(sometimes cant delete files int he linkcrawler.)

im using JD since 2008 daily.
anyway ill check out free rapid!
If you want to supply something, you can. PM is open for that.
  Resident 25.02.2011 184
+12
Is this thing supposed to make downloads faster if you don't have a premium account with the sharing service? I'm downloading Spire right now from uploaded and it's just as slow as ever.
  Contributor 3.05.2011 717 5081
+43632
gimmee,
no speed stays the same but you can put like 100 different hoster links in it and download them all at once. and its also great to store a huge amount of links and download them finally.
If you want to supply something, you can. PM is open for that.
  Member 27.05.2013 44
+3
This won't make you download any faster from uploaded, extabit, and so on.
  Resident 28.06.2013 1 717
+290
plus the extra nice thing is that every download is logged by freerapid's servers. talk about "busted".
  Resident 5.02.2012 749
+43
Articstorm
gimmee,
no speed stays the same but you can put like 100 different hoster links in it and download them all at once. and its also great to store a huge amount of links and download them finally.


All that can do JDownloader already!
  Resident 15.05.2013 75
+2
I've been a loyal user of JDownloader for a few years. I will for sure try this!
  Resident 10.08.2010 1 480
+96
....and ofc you can use jdownloader to get it!

ps: Ive been a jdownloader user for years now, but I really like thatnew one you posted here....jdownloader takes fucking ages to launch and very often as you pointed out it's quite buggy (cant write to disk error, old plug in..etc...)
free rapid works pretty good so far wink
Both the eyes are one-sided. For the perfect balance, you need Shiva’s third eye :D
  Resident 25.04.2012 74 7701
+14381
Nice I'm sure this will be very useful, thanks for sharing. mates
“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.”
  Resident 5.08.2011 1027
+162
I tried it, didn't like it whatsoever. Deleted. I'm sticking with JD, but thanks for bringing it to our attention :-)
RIP Olymoon
  Resident 8.01.2011 215
+26
Or try jdownloader 2 works fine

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