Torrent Clients for Linux

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  1. qBittorrent icon
     1817 likes

    The qBittorrent project aims to provide an open-source software alternative to µTorrent. Additionally, qBittorrent runs and provides the same features on all major platforms (FreeBSD, Linux, macOS, OS/2, Windows). qBittorrent is based on the Qt toolkit and libtorrent-rasterbar library.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    qBittorrent screenshot 1
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    +2
    qBittorrent screenshot 3
    79 alternatives
    4.4
    Very Good126 reviews
  2. Transmission icon
     1577 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    • Snapcraft
    Transmission Windows
    Transmission Mac
    Transmission GTK+
    +3
    Transmission Qt
    77 alternatives
    3.8
    Good43 reviews
  3. µTorrent icon
     2695 likes

    Desktop client for large-scale torrent downloads, offering simultaneous downloads, bandwidth optimization, and scheduling. Supports RSS downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    ,
    69 alternatives
    2.1
    Poor67 reviews
  4. Deluge icon
     714 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...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • MacPorts
    • Docker
    Deluge screenshot 1
    Main UI
    Peers
    +2
    Statistics
    75 alternatives
    3.6
    Good24 reviews
  5. Tixati icon
     233 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Transfer Details (WebUI )
    Bandwidth Tab
    Channels List/Forum of the Channel
    +7
    List of Transfers/Files (Split Layout)
    64 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent17 reviews
  6. Miro Player icon
     242 likes

    Miro (formerly Democracy Player) is a free and open source internet TV application, media library, and video player.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Miro Player screenshot 1
    Sync to Android devices
    Videoplayer
    +3
    Miro Player screenshot 3
    102 alternatives
  7. Vuze icon
     268 likes

    Vuze (formerly Azureus) is a free BitTorrent client used to transfer files via the BitTorrent protocol. Vuze is written in Java, and uses the Azureus Engine. In addition to bittorrenting, Vuze allows users to view, publish and share original DVD and HD quality video content.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    Main UI
    75 alternatives
  8. rTorrent icon
     91 likes

    rtorrent is a BitTorrent client for ncurses, using the libtorrent library. The client and library is written in C++ with emphasis on speed and efficiency, while delivering equivalent features to those found in GUI based clients in an ncurses client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    P2P-GUI
    ruTorrent front-end
    rTorrent
    67 alternatives
  9. 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...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    67 alternatives
  10. File Centipede icon
     12 likes

    Cross-platform internet download/upload manager for HTTP(S), FTP(S), SSH, magnet-link, BitTorrent, ed2k, and online videos. WebDAV client, FTP client, SSH client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    File Centipede screenshot 1
    File Centipede screenshot 1
    File Centipede screenshot 2
    +9
    File Centipede screenshot 3
    99 alternatives
  11. Tribler icon
     66 likes

    Tribler is an application that enables its users to find, enjoy and share content. With content we mean video, audio, pictures, and much more. Tribler has three goals in helping you, the user: find, consume and share content.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main UI
    51 alternatives
  12. Fragments icon
     9 likes

    Fragments is an easy to use BitTorrent client for the GNOME desktop environment. It can be used to transfer files via the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol, such as videos, music or installation images for Linux distributions.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Overview of all torrents grouped by status
    Manage and access individual files of a torrent
    Automatic detection of torrent or magnet links from the clipboard
    +1
    Connect to remote Fragments or Transmission sessions
    13 alternatives
  13. libtorrent icon
     15 likes

    libtorrent is a feature complete C++ bittorrent implementation focusing on efficiency and scalability. It runs on embedded devices as well as desktops. It boasts a well documented library interface that is easy to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
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    33 alternatives