Motrix
Motrix is a free, open-source download manager for macOS that handles HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, magnet links, and BitTorrent downloads. It offers features like pause/resume, multiple connections per file, bandwidth throttling, task scheduling, and a clean interface. Power users appreciate its support for magnet links and torrent files, making it a popular alternative to built-in browser download managers and other heavyweight download tools.
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1 suggestionMotrix ships as a Universal Binary with native Apple Silicon support included. The official download page at motrix.app/download provides the universal installer for all users, including M-series Mac owners. Simply download the current Motrix DMG, mount it, copy Motrix to your Applications folder, and you will automatically get the native arm64 build. No beta channel or special steps are required — the standard installer handles both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs transparently.
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