Download Buddy

Sophisticated yet easy-to-use download manager.
Now with integrated VPN monitor.

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Stress less

Stress less

Download Buddy frees you and your computer from stress while downloading large numbers of files from the Internet. Downloading takes place with only a few concurrent sessions at the same time, preventing all kind of nasty issues.

Extremely easy

Extremely easy

Select the files you want to download. Right-click with your mouse and choose 'Add to Download Buddy'. That's all it takes to add files to the download queue. Alternatively, you can use copy and paste to add files to the queue.

Full control

Full control

Download Buddy gives you full control of your downloads. You can pause, resume, cancel, restart, delete and reorder them, configure the number of concurrent sessions and the location where you want to store the downloads.

Downloading simplified.

Download Buddy is a sophisticated native download manager for OS X specialized in dealing with multipart downloads. It supports everything you need for stress less and reliable downloading and does not disturb you with useless nonsense and meaningless features.

Download Buddy Main Window

Start multiple downloads with one click

Select the files you want to download, right-click with your mouse and click on the 'Add to Download Buddy' menu. Download Buddy will immediately start downloading your files. There is support for HTTP, HTTPS and FTP sources, including password protected variants.

Download Buddy System Menu

Get protected.

The Network Monitor Add-on tracks in the background the existence and correct working of a VPN connection. Download Buddy will automatically stop all downloads when Network Monitor detects a non-working VPN connection. The Network Monitor Add-on is available as In-app purchase.

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Download Buddy Notification

Get notified.

While downloading you can close the main form and let the app run in the background. When all downloads are finished you will see a notification banner. Clicking on it will activate Download Buddy for easy access to your downloaded files.

Download Buddy Notification

History view.

The History view gives you a detailed look on your downloaded files. It provides info on the start and end time, the average download speed and the current status. Use the Share menu to share the URL’s of all files or just a selection with your friends.

Download Buddy History Window

Be in control.

The settings of Download Buddy can be configured by use of the Preferences panel. An extensive built-in help system helps you understand the implications of all settings.

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Get started

Take the stress out of your life and start using Download Buddy today.


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