BitTorrent AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Torrent Clients

The best Torrent Client alternative to BitTorrent is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to BitTorrent and loads of them are Torrent Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Torrent Client alternatives to BitTorrent are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and Free Download Manager.

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  1. qBittorrent icon

    qBittorrent

     1781 likes

    Open-source torrent client offering polished, ad-free UI, cross-platform compatibility on desktop operating systems, advanced integrated search, remote web control, category-based queries, RSS filtering, protocol extension support, bandwidth scheduling, and IP filtering.

    75 qBittorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about qBittorrent as an Alternative to BitTorrent
    Top Positive Comment
    Oktay Mercan
    1

    The best alternative for BitTorrent and uTorrent.

    linuxplayer
    Positive
    0

    No reason to use BitTorrent when qBittorrent exists

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No ads anywhere in sight, with a very familiar interface for those switching from bittorrent or the ad ridden bundleware that is utorrent. I've been using qBittorrent for more than a year, and it's shown itself to be very reliable, downloading torrents with no issues.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourceBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • qBittorrent is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBitTorrent is not according to our users
  2. Transmission icon

    Transmission

     1562 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.

    74 Transmission alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Transmission as an Alternative to BitTorrent
    Oktay Mercan
    Positive
    0

    its lightweight and small size and GUI is simple.

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Trusted by the Linux community.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Transmission is Free and Open SourceBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Transmission is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBitTorrent is not according to our users
  4. µTorrent icon

    µTorrent

     2688 likes

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

    66 µTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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  5. Deluge icon

    Deluge

     709 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...

    72 Deluge alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • MacPorts
    • Docker
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  6. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

     470 likes

    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.

    133 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  7. aria2 icon

    aria2

     234 likes

    Multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility.

    115 aria2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
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    Comments about aria2 as an Alternative to BitTorrent
    Kris Regina
    Positive
    0

    Much faster than BitTorrent. It's also very lightweight on CPU and Memory usage.

    aria2 icon
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    • aria2 is Free and Open SourceBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • aria2 is LightweightBitTorrent is not according to our users
  9. LibreTorrent icon

    LibreTorrent

     93 likes

    LibreTorrent is a Free as in Freedom torrent client for Android 4 and later, based on libtorrent. Download and share files directly on your device.

    34 LibreTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Tixati icon

    Tixati

     230 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.

    62 Tixati alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Transfer Details (WebUI )
     
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    Comments about Tixati as an Alternative to BitTorrent
    Supermuskox
    Positive
    -1

    No ads, and enough information to keep me occupied

    Quodpipax
    Positive
    0

    THIS IS THE BEST ON ANY OS!!!!!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tixati is Free Personal and ProprietaryBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tixati is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightBitTorrent is not according to our users
  11. qui icon

    qui

     17 likes

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

    51 qui alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. PicoTorrent icon

    PicoTorrent

     90 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. BiglyBT icon

    BiglyBT

     75 likes

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

    74 BiglyBT alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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  14. Vuze icon

    Vuze

     267 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.

    73 Vuze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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