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pyLoad

OPEN SRC

Lightweight, customizable and remotely manageable downloader for 1-click-hosting sites like rapidshare.com or uploaded.to

VG SCORE
9.0
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Product Details

PricingOpen Source
API✅ REST
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations6 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Completely free and open-source with no hidden costs.
  • Highly customizable via plugins and a powerful API.

WEAKNESSES

  • −Setup and configuration can be complex for non-technical users.
  • −The web interface feels dated and less polished compared to modern alternatives.

KEY FEATURES

Headless & Remote Management

Runs as a background service with a web-based control panel.

Remote Management

Control via web interface, API, or mobile apps.

Scheduler & Queue

Schedule downloads, set bandwidth limits, and manage priorities.

Plugin System

Extensible with plugins for captcha solving, notifications, and more.

WHO IS pyLoad BEST FOR?

Open-source enthusiasts and tinkerers

Best for users who value customization and remote management capabilities for automating downloads on a home server.

Tech-savvy home users

Ideal for individuals who want a lightweight, self-hosted download manager for file-sharing sites without bloatware.

INTEGRATIONS

WebDAVEmail notificationsTelegramDockerHome AssistantRSS feeds

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
API

✓ REST

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 23, 2026
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ALTERNATIVES

Agent 377.5/10SuprFlow7.5/10Mallo — Speak. It types at your cursor.7.5/10ReportCast8.0/10Text Vault6.0/10
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INTEGRATIONS

WebDAVEmail notificationsTelegramDockerHome AssistantRSS feeds

PRICING MODEL

open source

BEST FOR

Open-source enthusiasts and tinkerersTech-savvy home users

FEATURES

Has API

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY

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