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 May 16, 2025
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  1. XD icon

    XD

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    Anonymous filesharing client.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3. I2P icon  i2P integration

    XD VS BitTorrent

     
  2. Phex icon

    Phex

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    Phex is a peer-to-peer file sharing client for the Gnutella network. It is free software and without spyware or adware. Phex is released under the GNU General Public License. Phex is based on Java technology and therefore available for many different systems that offer a Java 1.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
    Phex screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last stable update was in Feb 2009. See http://www.phex.org/mambo/

    Phex Features

    1.  Gnutella
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    Phex VS BitTorrent

     
  4. DreaMule icon

    DreaMule

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    The DreaMule is based on the Very famous eMule. It focus on correct it maily bugs and add more features.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DreaMule screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2, released in July 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    DreaMule Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Built-in player
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol

    DreaMule VS BitTorrent

     
  5. ByteStream Torrent icon

    ByteStream Torrent

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    Enjoy unlimited downloads with the most user-friendly torrent client.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ByteStream Torrent screenshot 1

    ByteStream Torrent Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free

    ByteStream Torrent VS BitTorrent

     
  6. Free Torrent Download icon

    Free Torrent Download

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    Find torrent files and download them to your PC in two steps with Free Torrent Download! This handy application is made to be fast, free and furious in order to save your time and efforts.

    50 Free Torrent Download alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free Torrent Download screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version is from 2023.

    Free Torrent Download VS BitTorrent

     
  7. Patchy icon

    Patchy

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    Patchy is an open-source bittorrent client for Windows. Its goal is to be useful and clean, with no ads and always open source. With all the important features you expect from a bittorrent client (and more), Patchy is a great way to get your torrents fast.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Patchy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintained. Last version, 1.2, released in April 2013, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    Patchy Features

    1.  Portable

    Patchy VS BitTorrent

     
  9. Torium icon

    Torium

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    Torium is a minimalistic, easily configurable torrent client for Linux and Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Minimal view
    Discontinued

    Last Update: 2013-04-24. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/torium/

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

    Torium VS BitTorrent

     
  10. kMule icon

    kMule

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    kMule - short form for "kad mule" - is intended to be the most lightweight eMule compatible client out there. While eMule does a great job, it may contain too much bloat for the everyday user and it's updated not often enough to respond to the users wishes.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    kMule screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last Update: 2016-02-11. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/kmuleproject/

    kMule Features

    1.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol

    kMule VS BitTorrent

     
  11. eMule Plus icon

    eMule Plus

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    eMule Plus is a new generation eye candy eMule compatible client created to improve the original GUI and to bring you the best experience ever. Give it a try and feel the boogie. eMule Plus does not contain any spyware, adware or the like. Its open source and free for life.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Servers window
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2e, released in April 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    eMule Plus Features

    1.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    2.  Peer-To-Peer

    eMule Plus VS BitTorrent

     
  12. Torrent2exe icon

    Torrent2exe

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    Torrent2exe is a small BitTorrent client. Its basic idea is to let users download a custom-built EXE program with the torrent file integrated into it.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Homepage
    Warning

    Potential abuse.

    Torrent2exe VS BitTorrent

     
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