Internet & Network (298 programs)

Pros: Free download. Clear interface.

Cons: Early in development. Lacking support for some storage systems.

Pros: Simple to set up and use. Impressive range of automated features.

Cons: Interface lacks resizing functions. Some server communication issues.

Pros: An efficient download manager that makes the most of your bandwidth. You may continue your downloads when your Mac restarts.

Cons: It does not support Firefox without a plugin. Is lacking in features when compared to its competition.

Pros: Users will not have to pay for this software. All speeds are displayed in a user-friendly format.

Cons: More complex parameters are not provided. Only design for Mac operating systems.

Pros: Supports logging of individual session. Large number of features.

Cons: A few bugs in the system. Tricky to get to grips with.

Pros: Free to use. Packed with useful features.

Cons: Formatting of code is clumsy. Configuration process is time consuming.

Pros: Managing links with multiple browsers was never this easy. Links can also be launched in the background.

Cons: Specific hardware and software requirements – for instance OS X 1010 or higher.

Pros: Wide variety of SEO tools. Accurate results.

Cons: Small download fee. Occasional timeouts.

Pros: Wide variety of features. Reliable functions.

Cons: Tutorial popovers. Download fee.

Pros: Free. Simple set-up.

Cons: Outdated Java. Lacks advanced features.

Pros: Runs on older systems. Specific processor builds.

Cons: No Firefox plug-ins. No Flash.

Pros: Much more effective and efficient than Nightly. Standalone app meaning it can be used in conjunction with Safari’s shipping version.

Cons: No preview plans yet for iOS devices.

Pros: Straightforward and simple app. Free program.

Cons: No inbuilt task scheduler.

Pros: Available as a separate application so that regular Opera browsing is not affected. The icon is silver grey which helps clearly differentiate this beta build from the stable browser.

Cons: Not many cosmetic changes to write home about.

Pros: Free to use. Packed with cool features.

Cons: Only suitable for Mac users. Slow to update.

Pros: Lightweight. Simple-looking interface. No unnecessary add-ons. Open-source.

Cons: Pretty bare. Some connectivity issues.

Pros: The QEMU architecture supports most major operating systems. Its open-source nature is associated with regular updates and improvements.

Cons: There is currently no version of this package which supports Mac systems. Some users have complained that performance speeds could be slightly increased.

Pros: The home-based version is free of charge and can be downloaded immediately. Robust encryption software ensures more reliable security solutions.

Cons: The professional package only supports a single computer. All billing cycles are subject to a yearly (as opposed to a monthly) contract.

Pros: Very secure. Very stable.

Cons: Learning curve. Few features.