We do a lot of downloading at Softonic, so obviously a decent download
manager is essential. *Folx for Mac* provides a free solution that aims to be
suitable for all download needs from simple files to torrents. Folx for Mac
can handle any file size and will download via HTTP, HTTPS and FTP. It
supports auto-resuming and most importantly, offers high-speed downloads
thanks to 'multi-threading', which seeks more than one source for a file.
Perhaps what marks Folx out from the crowd is that it allows you to manage
torrents, making it more than just your average downloader. In this basic
version, you can send torrents to Folx although if you upgrade to Pro, you
can even search for torrents within Folx itself. Also in the Pro version, to
prevent downloads slowing-down your connection, there´s also a handy 'Auto
Speed' feature which allocates internet traffic more evenly. This is
something sorely lacking from most downloaders and would have been
interesting to try but unfortunately it's only available if you upgrade.
There are enough features in the basic version to keep you more than
satisfied, however. You can schedule downloads for a specific time, resume
them at any time and it even allows you to add tags to downloads for better
organization. However, for all the claims about speed enhancements, I didn't
notice Folx being significantly faster than my standard download manager.
Also, without the bandwidth control feature in the Pro version either, it can
tend to hog your bandwidth too. Overall, Folx does feel a bit bloated and
overwhelming for a download manager and is probably aimed at 'power'
downloaders who need maximum control and visibility over that they're
downloading. *However, if you've found that your download manager is lacking
in features or badly organized, Folx for Mac may well impress you.*Download
*Folx for Mac 2.0.1028* in Softonic
