Pyload by pyload
The free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python
About Pyload
From the project's README at github.com/pyload/pyload. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
The free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python Overview
pyLoad is a lightweight, pure-Python download manager with a modern web UI and rich plugin ecosystem. It automates downloads from one-click hosters, cloud drives, and many other sources; supports premium accounts, captcha-solving services, and link decryption; and can run headless on servers, NAS devices, or desktops. Designed for extensibility and low resource usage.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 3.8k | github.com/pyload/pyload |
| GitHub forks | 747 | github.com/pyload/pyload |
| Docker Hub pulls | 2 | hub.docker.com / pyload |
| PYPI downloads (last month) | 9 | pyload |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 13.2 years | since Feb 2013 |
| Last commit | 5 days ago | May 2, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 18 | last: 4 months ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
| Funding links | 2 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
CVE-2025-61773. What people say on Hacker News
Ready to self-host Pyload?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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