the journal

The journal

Buying guides for Windows downloaders. We make Axive, and each guide says so; the others are described from their own pages, with the date we checked.

The 5 best paid video downloaders for Windows in 2026

Axive, 4K Video Downloader Plus, VideoProc Converter AI, Allavsoft and By Click Downloader, compared on price, features and payment options. Updated 21 October 2026.

The best IDM alternatives for Windows in 2026

Axive, Free Download Manager, JDownloader 2 and Motrix, compared with Internet Download Manager on price, torrents and browser integration. 21 October 2026.