BitSpirit AlternativesTorrent Clients and other similar apps like BitSpirit

BitSpirit is described as 'Very powerful and easy-to-use BitTorrent client that provides not only full BitTorrent protocol implementation but also many personalization features' and is a Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BitSpirit for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best BitSpirit alternative is Transmission, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BitSpirit are µTorrent, Deluge, RetroShare and PicoTorrent.

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BitSpirit alternatives page was last updated Jul 17, 2023
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  1. Transmission icon
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    Transmission

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    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.

    74 Transmission alternatives
    Transmission Windows

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    Transmission Mac
    Transmission GTK+
    +3
    Transmission Qt

    Transmission Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Simple installation
    3.  Remote Management
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  File Sync
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for Rsync
    10.  Privacy focused
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    • Transmission is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to BitSpirit.

    • Transmission is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BitSpirit.

    • Transmission is Free and Open SourceBitSpirit is Free and Proprietary
    • Transmission is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBitSpirit is not according to our users
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    µTorrent

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    Torrent client which enables users to quickly download files from various peers and offers support for RSS feeds, a scheduler and speed limiter.

    67 µTorrent alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine

    µTorrent Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Portable
    4.  Digital Signage
    Bundleware

    Known to bundle ads and has included a bitcoin miner.

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    • Most users think µTorrent is a great BitSpirit alternative.

    • µTorrent is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to BitSpirit.

    • µTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryBitSpirit is Free and Proprietary
    • µTorrent is LightweightBitSpirit is not according to our users
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    Deluge

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    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...

    73 Deluge alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Python
    Add dialog
    Peers
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    Statistics

    Deluge Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Configurable
    3.  Windows Compatible
    4.  Built-in Torrent client
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Lightweight
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  Portable
    9.  Web client
    10.  IP Address Blacklist
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.1.1) is from February 2022.

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  5. RetroShare icon
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    RetroShare

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    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    120 RetroShare alternatives
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
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    Top RetroShare Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Secure Chat
    11.  Tor
    12.  i2P integration
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  6. PicoTorrent icon
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    PicoTorrent

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    PicoTorrent is a tiny BitTorrent client for Windows with low memory usage, high performance and a native user interface. No ads, carefully selected features, and a native user interface integrating seamlessly with your desktop.

    65 PicoTorrent alternatives
    PicoTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PicoTorrent Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for MAGNET links
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.25) is from May 2021.

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  7. Tixati icon
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    Tixati

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    Tixati is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that uses the popular BitTorrent protocol. This protocol allows many peers to form a cooperative swarm and download very large files with great efficiency.

    60 Tixati alternatives
    Transfer Details (WebUI )

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bandwidth Tab
    Channels List/Forum of the Channel
    +7
    List of Transfers/Files (Split Layout)

    Top Tixati Features

    1.  Sequential download
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  Remote Management
    7.  Customizable
    8.  Auto-categorize
    9.  Stream audio
    10.  Media Streaming
    11.  Tag based
    12.  Sync iTunes Libraries
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    BiglyBT

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    BiglyBT is a feature filled, open source, bittorrent client based on the Azureus open source project, now Vuze .

    73 BiglyBT alternatives
    BiglyBT screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    BiglyBT screenshot 1
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    +1
    BiglyBT screenshot 3

    Top BiglyBT Features

    1.  Torrenting
    2.  i2P integration
    3.  Download torrents
    4.  Swarm Merging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for TOR
    7.  Java based
    8.  Anonymous Chat
    9.  Integrated Chat
    10.  Built-in player
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Support for WebTorrent
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  10. PikaTorrent icon
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    PikaTorrent

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    A modern, simple, connected, and electric BitTorrent app. For mobile, desktop & server.

    56 PikaTorrent alternatives
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Online

    PikaTorrent Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1
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    +1
    PikaTorrent screenshot 3
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  11. Miro Player icon
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    Miro Player

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

    111 Miro Player alternatives
    Miro Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Sync to Android devices
    Videoplayer
    +3
    Miro Player screenshot 3

    Miro Player Features

    1.  Music Store
    2.  TV Streaming
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Built-in Torrent client
    5.  Media library
    6.  Android Sync
    7.  Built-in Media converter
    8.  Music Library
    9.  Create Playlist
    Discontinued

    "Although we are no longer developing Miro, we do continue to make the media player available."https://pculture.org/pcf-projectsSee also:"The last version (6.0) was released in 2013 and is no longer functioning correctly because of changes to the YouTube API."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miro_(video_software)

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  12. BitTorrent icon
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    BitTorrent

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    BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer program developed by Bram Cohen and BitTorrent, Inc. used for uploading and downloading files via the BitTorrent protocol. BitTorrent was the first client written for the protocol.

    86 BitTorrent alternatives
    Downloading & Uploading

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Search The Web
    App Studio

    BitTorrent Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Built-in Media converter
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Gapless Playback
    5.  Built-in player
    Bundleware

    Like uTorrent, installs other applications. See https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/6133c9233d45f8db8cfb4daf5af84abb3bacae89601939b6ffcf02921d85bebe/detection

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    Vuze

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    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.

    75 Vuze alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome

    Vuze Features

    1.  Built-in player
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Built-in Video Converter
    6.  Built-in Antivirus
    Bundleware

    Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Discontinued

    Vuze that hasn’t been updated since 2017.https://fossbytes.com/best-torrent-client-windows-free-torrent-downloaders/

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    FrostWire

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    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .

    61 FrostWire alternatives
    FrostWire screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    FrostWire screenshot 1
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    FrostWire screenshot 3

    FrostWire Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Media Streaming
    5.  Built-in player
    6.  iTunes integration
    7.  Integrated Search
    Warning

    On VirusTotal 26/66 AntiVirus flagged the installer as malicioushttps://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/75b209b3bb747037792b6c7a10a0a123fab23ed4ed17b937c240ddc45ff8f6ee/detection

    Bundleware

    As reported on VirusTotal, the installer contains Opencandy. Be careful during installation. https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/60a309e91ba1039c3527053867e0e210ff2e18628a01acc264d82430e6436889/analysis/

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