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Download
A download link is provided for every program that is added to Softonic.
The download link can always be found on the program description page.
Three download options
Free Download
At the top of the download page you will always find a free download link. This is a link provided by the publisher of the software.
Softonic does its best to ensure that the links are always functioning, however because the files are hosted externally, Softonic can not guarantee that these link will always work.
If for some reason the link does not work or you would like to have a more reliable source for getting your downloads, Softonic offers two services, Premium Download and Premium Membership, which are explained below.
Premium Download
When you use the Softonic Premium Download service, you get access to Softonic's private servers. Since we maintain a copy of every piece of software that is listed on the site, we can guarantee that the download link will always work. Our servers are optimized to offer the highest possible download speeds and we scan every file to assure that they are virus free.
Since we wanted to make this feature available to registered user and non-registered users alike, we have setup several convenient payment methods so you can quickly get access to the files you want.
Softonic Deluxe
If you have tried our Premium Download service and enjoy the benefits of fast, reliable, virus-free downloads, then perhaps you would be interested in receiving this dependable service every time you download software from the internet.
Registering for Softonic Deluxe confers various privileges such as the peace of mind which comes from knowing that you will never have to hunt for a working download link and never have to worry about getting virus-ridden executables.
Our servers are running 24 hours a day - 365 days a year, so when you need the most comprehensive reviews along with the most reliable download service, Softonic has you covered.
Back to topA quick comparison
| Features | Free Download | Premium Download | Softonic Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Links that always work | Question | Ok | Ok |
| 100% Guaranteed virus-free | Question | Ok | Ok |
| FTP queues | Question | No | No |
| Time to access file | Question | Seconds! | Instantaneous! |
| Download speed | Depends on author's servers | 300 Mbps * | 300 Mbps * |
| File location | Author's servers | Softonic Servers | Softonic Servers |
| Number of downloads | Unlimited! | One per Payment | Unlimited! |
| Payment methods | Free | Click&Buy or Paypal | Credit Card |
However, the maximum download speed may be limited by many factors, including:
- End users Internet connection speed
- General Internet traffic which can be heavily influenced by the time-of-day
- An abnormal amount of simultaneous downloads from the Softonic servers
