libtorrent is a feature complete C++ bittorrent implementation focusing on efficiency and scalability. It runs on embedded devices as well as desktops. It boasts a well documented library interface that is easy to use.
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Distribyted Alternatives
Distribyted is described as 'Tries to make easier integrations with other applications among torrent files, presenting them as a standard filesystem' and is a Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Distribyted for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Distribyted alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Distribyted are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and Free Download Manager.
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Halite (named after the mineral) is a C++ BitTorrent client based on the excellent libtorrent library from Rasterbar Software. The program also relies heavily on the Boost libraries.
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- Free
- Open Source
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- Discontinued
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- Windows
- libtorrent
torlink is a torrent finder that lives in your terminal, with zero setup and nothing to configure. One search checks a short, curated list of reputable sources at once, and whatever you pick downloads straight to your computer. The files are yours, saved to your downloads folder.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
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- JavaScript
- Typescript
- npm
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
- Node.JS
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
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Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- I2P
BitLord is a BitTorrent client written in C++ for Microsoft Windows.
Features include the below: Automatic optimization for different connections. Automatic optimization of uploads to achieve the maximum possible download rate. Eliminates the wait for disk allocation.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Bundleware
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
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"ABC_OKC is a Bittorrent client forked from the old client ABC. I've been improving and maintaining this version since 2004."
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rqbit is a bittorrent client written entirely in Rust. Has HTTP API and Web UI, and can be used as a library.
Download Master effectively solves 3 main problems encountered when downloading files from the Internet: download speed, continued interrupted downloads and management of downloaded files. Download Master is free in all versions.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Warning
Platforms
- Windows
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RatioBooster Plus is a complete desktop torrent client for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows that you download and seed with like any other client, with ratio tools built directly into it. Instead of running qBittorrent next to a separate ratio utility, you get one app...
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
BitSwarm implements Bittorrent Protocol v2 from scratch to achieve best performance and to expose low-level parameters for customization. It uses a custom thread pool and part files (APF) for fast resume from previous incomplete session.
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