Deluge AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Download Managers

The best Download Manager alternative to Deluge is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Deluge and 13 are Download Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Download Manager alternatives to Deluge are µTorrent, Free Download Manager, aria2 and Motrix.

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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...

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  1. qBittorrent icon
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    qBittorrent

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    Download and create torrents, search for files, create download queues and change task priorities with this high-speed torrent client.

    74 qBittorrent alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Download torrents
    2.  Support for MAGNET links
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Sequential downloading
    5.  Simple installation
    6.  Peer-To-Peer
    7.  User friendly
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Encrypted Connection
    10.  Categories
    11.  Tagging
    12.  WebUI Management
    13.  Portable
    14.  Speed charts
    15.  Download Queue
    16.  Download Scheduling
    17.  Disable Subfolder
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    Guest

    They're both up-to-date and BitTorrent clients that focus on being lightweight.

    Positive comment •Jul 6, 2017
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    Guest

    qBittorrent has speed graphics. On Deluge the plugin that would do this don't work. Not updated for more than 4 years.

    Positive comment •Mar 12, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks qBittorrent is a great Deluge alternative.

    • qBittorrent is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Deluge.

    • qBittorrent is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Deluge.

    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourceDeluge is also Free and Open Source
    • qBittorrent is LightweightDeluge is not according to our users
  2. µTorrent icon
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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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Known to bundle ads and has included a bitcoin miner.

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    Guest

    It allows the downloading of torrents

    Positive comment •Jul 13, 2015
    -4
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    • Some users think µTorrent is a great Deluge alternative, some don't.

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

    • µTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryDeluge is Free and Open Source
    • µTorrent is LightweightDeluge is not according to our users
  3. Free Download Manager icon
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    Free Download Manager

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    FDM accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them simultaneously.

    132 Free Download Manager alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Built-in Torrent client
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  User friendly
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Download Accelerator
    6.  Support for MAGNET links
    7.  Resume interrupted downloads
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  BitTorrent support
    10.  Portable
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Support for MEGA
    13.  MP3 Downloader
    14.  Music Library
    Warning

    The official website was distributing a spyware-infected version of the Linux client for years. It's no longer safe to trust the developer's application. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-download-manager-site-redirected-linux-users-to-malware-for-years/

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  4. aria2 icon
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    aria2

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    aria2 is a multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility.

    aria2 can download a file from multiple sources/protocols and tries to utilize your maximum download bandwidth. It supports downloading a file from HTTP(S)/FTP and BitTorrent at the same time, while.

    112 aria2 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for Multiple protocols
    3.  Resume interrupted downloads
    4.  Support for Remote Control
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  5. Motrix icon
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    Motrix

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    Motrix is a full-featured download manager that supports downloading HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, Baidu Net Disk, etc.

    46 Motrix alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Motrix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Resume interrupted downloads
    3.  Built-in Torrent client
    4.  Portable
    5.  Electron based
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  6. qBittorrent Enhanced Edition icon
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    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition

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    A fork of the qBittorrent bittorrent client with enhanced features.

    54 qBittorrent Enhanced Edition alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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    Shareaza is the most luxurious and sophisticated file sharing system you'll find. It can harness the power of up to four separate peer-to-peer networks, including EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Shareaza's native network, Gnutella2.

    64 Shareaza alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +3
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Gnutella
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Built-in player
    7.  BitTorrent support
    Discontinued

    last updated: Sep 18th 2017, 19:11 GMThttps://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/File-Sharing/Shareaza.shtml

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  9. BitComet icon
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    BitComet

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    BitComet is a BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client with support for modern BitTorrent features, long-term seeding, intelligent disk cache and video preview of downloaded files.

    56 BitComet alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android

    BitComet Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    5.  Download Accelerator
    6.  Support for FTP
    7.  Mirror search
    8.  Multiple languages
    Warning

    A lot of users on Reddit reported that BitComet tried to install multiple viruses and adware during the setup

    Bundleware

    The installer prompts you to change your default search provider and install a media player. After installation it opens a webpage with an ad for another software install.

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  10. Envy icon
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    Envy

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    P2P Filesharing and BitTorrent client. Polished dev fork of Shareaza supporting Gnutella (LimeWire), G2 (Shareaza), eDonkey2000 (eMule), and more networks. Highly customizable, skinnable, and translatable with 30 languages.

    27 Envy alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for Multiple protocols
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Support for eD2K/eDonkey protocol
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  BitTorrent support
    6.  Skinnable
    7.  Gnutella
    8.  Support for MAGNET links
    Discontinued

    The last update is from March 2020.

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  11. TotalD icon
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    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.

    68 TotalD alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    TotalD Features

    1.  Resume interrupted downloads
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    Folx

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    Folx is a free application that combines two functionalities - of download manager and torrent client for Mac.

    103 Folx alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Folx Features

    1.  Dividing a Download in parts
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  13. Torrential icon
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    Torrential

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    A speedy, no-frills torrent client. Comes with a sane set of default options and none of the overwhelming information you don't need.

    43 Torrential alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • elementary OS

    Torrential Features

    1.  Gtk
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