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pyLoad
Lightweight download manager for NAS, routers, and headless home servers.
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About pyLoad
pyLoad is a free, open-source download manager written in Python for one-click hosting sites and video services. It is designed to run unattended on NAS devices, routers, and headless home servers, and is managed remotely through a friendly web interface. A wide range of plugins automates common tasks such as captcha handling and container formats, and a documented API lets external tools and apps control downloads.
pyLoad website preview
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pyLoad: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers download manager, self hosted, open source, automation — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
pyLoad pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | pyload.net |
pyLoad key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: download manager, self hosted, open source, automation
- Official site: pyload.net
pyLoad FAQ
How much does pyLoad cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (pyload.net).
What is pyLoad used for?
Lightweight download manager for NAS, routers, and headless home servers. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: download manager, self hosted, open source, automation.
Where can I try pyLoad?
On its official site, pyload.net — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
pyLoad vs alternatives
| pyLoad | Gladys | Lidarr | AdGuard Home | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | download manager, self hosted, open source, automation | smart home, self hosted, open source, automation | music, media management, self hosted, open source, automation | ad blocking, dns, privacy, self hosted, open source |
| Official site | pyload.net | gladysassistant.com | lidarr.audio | adguard.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside pyLoad, it includes SHKeeper, Homarr, Recipya, Kutt.
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