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 is a peer-to-peer program developed by Bram Cohen and BitTorrent, Inc. used for uploading and downloading files...

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BitTorrent alternatives page was last updated Dec 16, 2024
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  1. WireShare icon

    WireShare

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    WireShare is a fork of the original LimeWire open source project.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    WireShare screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version is from October 2022.

    WireShare Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Tabbed interface
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  Support for MAGNET links

    WireShare VS BitTorrent

     
  2. Distribyted icon

    Distribyted

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    Distribyted tries to make easier integrations with other applications among torrent files, presenting them as a standard filesystem.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Distribyted screenshot 1

    Distribyted VS BitTorrent

     
  3. MLDonkey icon

    MLDonkey

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    MLDonkey is an open source, multi-protocol, peer-to-peer file sharing application that runs as a back-end server application on many platforms. It can be controlled through a user interface provided by one of many separate front-ends, including a Web interface, telnet interface...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    MLDonkey screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 3.1.5, released in March 2014, can be still downloded from the official website.

    MLDonkey Features

    1.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Support for KAD protocol
    4.  Peer-To-Peer

    MLDonkey VS BitTorrent

     
  4. iTorrent (XITRIX) icon

    iTorrent (XITRIX)

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    Torrent client for iOS 16+.

    21 iTorrent (XITRIX) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    iTorrent (XITRIX) VS BitTorrent

     

    • iTorrent (XITRIX) is the most popular iPad alternative to BitTorrent.

    • iTorrent (XITRIX) is Free and Open SourceBitTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • iTorrent (XITRIX) is LightweightBitTorrent is not according to our users
  5. BitSpirit icon

    BitSpirit

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    BitSpirit is a very powerful and easy-to-use BitTorrent client that provides not only full BitTorrent protocol implementation but also many personalization features.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine
    Main UI
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 3.6.0.550, released in December 2010, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    BitSpirit VS BitTorrent

     
  6. CuteTorrent icon

    CuteTorrent

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    CuteTorrent is a lightweight BitTorrent client with a simple, intuitive interface designed to quickly download and share torrent files. At the heart of its core resides the powerful libtorrent BitTorrent library.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main view
    Discontinued

    Last version was released on 21/07/2016, and the official website is unavailable. The source is still available on GitHub.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Themes

    CuteTorrent VS BitTorrent

     
  8. TotalD icon

    TotalD

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    Download manager that supports torrents, direct download and online videos. It manages the download and upload of files from the bittorrent network, downloads files from websites by avoiding host sites inconveniences and it downloads online videos.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TotalD screenshot 1

    TotalD Features

    1.  Resume interrupted downloads

    TotalD VS BitTorrent

     
  9. DC++ icon

    DC++

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    DC++ is an open source client for Windows for the Direct Connect protocol. Direct Connect allows you to share files over the internet without restrictions or limits. The client is completely free of advertisements and has a nice, easy to use interface. Firewall and router suppor.

    15 DC++ alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DC++ screenshot 1

    DC++ Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Resume interrupted downloads

    DC++ VS BitTorrent

     
  10. LIII BitTorrent Client icon

    LIII BitTorrent Client

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    Download LIII BitTorrent Client latest version 0.1.0.10 : LIII is a BitTorrent Client with small resource footprint and incredibly easy to use.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LIII BitTorrent Client screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.1.1.20) is from October 2023.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MAGNET links

    LIII BitTorrent Client VS BitTorrent

     
  11. Transmitic icon

    Transmitic

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    Transmitic is an encrypted, peer to peer, file transfer program with download pause and resume.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Downloads page of Transmitic

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  AES-256 Encryption
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Portable
    9.  Peer-To-Peer

    Transmitic VS BitTorrent

     
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