FrostWire Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to FrostWire for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FrostWire and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to FrostWire are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and Free Download Manager.

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  1. qBittorrent icon
     1833 likes

    Open-source, ad-free torrent client featuring a polished, µTorrent-like interface, extensive search across multiple sites, RSS and category filters, remote web control, sequential downloading, bandwidth scheduler, IPv6 and UPnP, supports major platforms and 70 languages.

    81 qBittorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Transmission icon
     1583 likes

    Transmission has the features you expect in a BitTorrent client: encryption, a web-based interface, peer exchange, UPnP and NAT-PMP port forwarding, web seed support, watch directories, tracker editing, global and per-torrent speed limits, and more.

    79 Transmission alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    • Snapcraft
     
  3. µTorrent icon
     2698 likes

    Torrent client for extensive desktop downloads, featuring concurrent torrent downloads, RSS feed support, scheduling, bandwidth management, and remote connectivity.

    71 µTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
     
  4. Deluge icon
     715 likes

    Deluge is a full-featured BitTorrent client for Linux, Unix and Windows. It is written in python, uses libtorrent (rasterbar) at its core and GTK for the main user interface along with web and console interfaces for advanced client/server...

    75 Deluge alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • MacPorts
    • Docker
     
  5. Boosts download speeds by splitting files, manages torrents with priority control, processes media formats, supports dark mode, and runs without ads. Requires no registration, can be used portably, and efficiently handles large file downloads, supporting Windows and Mac.

    141 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  7. Tixati icon
     234 likes

    Tixati: Fast, Full Ad-free and ethical, lightweight torrent client with DHT/PEX/Magnet support. No ads, no tracking. Features bandwidth control, RSS, IP filtering & encryption. Both Standalone/Portable (no install). Uses minimal RAM/CPU.

    64 Tixati alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  8. qui icon
     20 likes

    A fast, single-binary qBittorrent web UI: manage multiple instances, automate torrent workflows, and cross-seed across trackers.

    56 qui alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. Pipeline icon
     14 likes

    Watch and download videos from YouTube and PeerTube on Linux, aggregate all subscription feeds, filter undesired items, manage watch-later lists, import subscriptions, choose any player, and enjoy an adaptive, user-friendly layout designed for any screen size.

    74 Pipeline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
     
  10. KTorrent icon
     88 likes

    KTorrent is a bittorrent application for KDE Plasma which allows you to download files using the BitTorrent protocol. It enables you to run multiple torrents at the same time and comes with extended features to make it a full-featured client for...

    67 KTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
     
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