Deluge AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Torrent Clients

The best Torrent Client 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 loads of them are Torrent Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Torrent Client alternatives to Deluge are Transmission, µTorrent, Free Download Manager and aria2.

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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.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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

    Positive comment •Jul 6, 2017
    5
    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
    -2
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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. Transmission icon
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    Transmission

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    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
    Transmission Windows

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    Transmission Mac
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    Transmission Qt

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Simple installation
    2.  Remote Management
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Sync
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Rsync
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    Guest

    This is default application in ubuntu and other debian based operating systems

    Positive comment •Mar 22, 2017
    3
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    • Almost everyone thinks Transmission is a great Deluge alternative.

    • Transmission is Free and Open SourceDeluge is also Free and Open Source
    • Transmission is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDeluge is not according to our users
  4. 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
  5. 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.  Lightweight

    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.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  BitTorrent support
    12.  Portable
    13.  Multiple languages
    14.  Support for MEGA
    15.  MP3 Downloader
    16.  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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  6. aria2 icon
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    aria2

     223 likes
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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
    aria2 screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Multiple protocols
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Remote Control
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  7. LibreTorrent icon
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    LibreTorrent

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    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.

    33 LibreTorrent alternatives
    LibreTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTorrent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Download torrents
    2.  Material design
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Anonymous Proxy
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Sequential downloading
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Portable
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Tor
    11.  User friendly
    12.  Download Scheduling
    13.  Tagging
    14.  HTTP Web seeding
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  9. PicoTorrent icon
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    PicoTorrent

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    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.

    65 PicoTorrent alternatives
    PicoTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MAGNET links
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.25) is from May 2021.

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    Guest

    Really simple, no external libraries (gtk, python, cygwin, etc...), just a very lightweight, very fast and the ui is the cleanest of all torrent clients

    Positive comment •Feb 9, 2023
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    • PicoTorrent is Free and Open SourceDeluge is also Free and Open Source
    • PicoTorrent is LightweightDeluge is not according to our users
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    Tixati

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    Tixati is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that uses the popular BitTorrent protocol. This protocol allows many peers to form a cooperative swarm and download very large files with great efficiency.

    60 Tixati alternatives
    Transfer Details (WebUI )

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bandwidth Tab
    Channels List/Forum of the Channel
    +7
    List of Transfers/Files (Split Layout)

    Properties

    1.  Decentralized

    Features

    1.  Sequential download
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Portable
    5.  Remote Management
    6.  Auto-categorize
    7.  Stream audio
    8.  Media Streaming
    9.  Tag based
    10.  Sync iTunes Libraries
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    BiglyBT

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

    73 BiglyBT alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    BiglyBT screenshot 1
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    +1
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    Top BiglyBT Features

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Motrix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Resume interrupted downloads
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Built-in Torrent client
    5.  Portable
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Electron based
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  13. BitTorrent icon
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    BitTorrent

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    BitTorrent is a 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.

    86 BitTorrent alternatives
    Downloading & Uploading

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Search The Web
    App Studio

    BitTorrent Features

    1.  Built-in Antivirus
    2.  Built-in Media converter
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Gapless Playback
    5.  Built-in player
    Bundleware

    Like uTorrent, installs other applications. See https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/6133c9233d45f8db8cfb4daf5af84abb3bacae89601939b6ffcf02921d85bebe/detection

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    PikaTorrent

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

    56 PikaTorrent alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Online

    PikaTorrent Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1
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    +1
    PikaTorrent screenshot 3
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