Motrix

Depending on your everyday digital content needs, the ability to download multiple files at the same time can be a valuable resource. Yes, all browsers can do it, but their control and speed are rather limited. For the very purpose of making this process a more efficient one, download managers and accelerators have been created.

There are many qualities that make Motrix stand out as a powerful and versatile program. Firstly, the UI is very intuitive and nearly does all the work for you. For example, when you copy a download link, the program will automatically paste it in the correct field before you can submit the download. Also, adding torrent files is as easy as dragging and dropping.

Yes, Motrix can support HTTP and FTP downloads, torrents and magnet links, all from the same interface. Managing your items is done just by using the Play, Pause and Stop buttons, and the program can handle up to 10 active tasks at the same time.

Even though it’s not even presented as an accelerator, Motrix can split a file in up to 16 parts while downloading, thus making it significantly faster than your average web browser. If you want to be extra safe about your identity when you download content, the advanced preferences allow you to enable a proxy server or even create a mock user agent.

To ensure that the app doesn’t get in your way, you can minimize it to the desktop tray and open the window whenever you need it. This is especially useful if you have multiple large downloads active at the same time and wish to get on with other tasks while they take place.

There’s no doubt that Motrix is a well-designed all-in-one download manager, and the fact that it’s completely free makes it an easy choice.