pyload is a free and Open Source download manager written in Pure Python and designed to be extremely lightweight, fully customizable. Developed by pyLoad Team
License: Open Source
Plowshare is a lightweight and user-friendly tool focused on basic download protocols, while pyLoad is a more comprehensive download manager that supports a wide range of file hosting services and offers advanced features like multi-threaded downloads and CAPTCHA handling. Both tools are open-source but cater to different user needs.