BitTorrent Alternatives

BitTorrent is described as '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' and is a very popular Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BitTorrent for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best BitTorrent alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BitTorrent are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and Free Download Manager.

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BitTorrent alternatives page was last updated Sep 19, 2023
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  1. Soulseek icon

    Soulseek

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    Soulseek® is a unique ad-free, spyware free, and just plain free file sharing application. One of the things that makes Soulseek® unique is our community and community-related features. Based on peer-to-peer technology, virtual rooms allow you to meet people with the...

    18 Soulseek alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    v2017.2.20

    Soulseek Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Wishlist
    3.  Longevity
    4. Android icon  Android Sync

    Soulseek VS BitTorrent

     
  2. eMule icon

    eMule

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    Successor to the classic, iconic eDonkey2000 peer-to-peer file sharing application that helped popularize P2P file sharing.

    19 eMule alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    eMule Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    4.  Support for KAD protocol

    eMule VS BitTorrent

     
  3. BiglyBT icon

    BiglyBT

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

    72 BiglyBT alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Top BiglyBT Features

    1.  Torrenting
    2. I2P icon  i2P integration
    3.  Download torrents
    4.  Swarm Merging
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    7.  Java based
    8.  Anonymous Chat
    9.  Integrated Chat
    10.  Built-in player
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Support for WebTorrent

    BiglyBT VS BitTorrent

     
  4. qBittorrent Enhanced Edition icon

    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition

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    A fork of the qBittorrent bittorrent client with enhanced features.

    56 qBittorrent Enhanced Edition alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Sequential downloading
    6.  Tagging
    7.  Download torrents
    8.  Simple installation
    9.  Support for MAGNET links
    10.  QT Based

    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition VS BitTorrent

     
  5. PikaTorrent icon

    PikaTorrent

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

    57 PikaTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1

    PikaTorrent Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  WebRTC
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    PikaTorrent VS BitTorrent

     

    • PikaTorrent is the most popular iPhone alternative to BitTorrent.

    • PikaTorrent is Free and Open SourceBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Vuze icon

    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.

    73 Vuze alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Vuze Features

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

    Vuze VS BitTorrent

     
  8. Nicotine+ icon

    Nicotine+

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    Nicotine+ is a graphical client for the Soulseek peer-to-peer network.

    25 Nicotine+ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
    Nicotine+ screenshot 1

    Nicotine+ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Virtual folders
    3.  Downloading all type of files
    4.  Collections

    Nicotine+ VS BitTorrent

     
  9. KTorrent icon

    KTorrent

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    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...

    66 KTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • KDE
    KTorrent screenshot 1

    KTorrent Features

    1.  Ad-free

    KTorrent VS BitTorrent

     
  10. Miro Player icon

    Miro Player

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

    103 Miro Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Miro Player screenshot 1
    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)

    Miro Player Features

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

    Miro Player VS BitTorrent

     
    Comments about Miro Player as an Alternative to BitTorrent
    Guest
    Negative Dec 13, 2015
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    Miro is not a bitorrent client !

    BitTorrent Icon
    Miro Player icon
    • Miro Player is Free and Open SourceBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. FrostWire icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    FrostWire Features

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

    FrostWire VS BitTorrent

     
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