Downpour AlternativesTorrent Clients and other similar apps like Downpour

Downpour is described as 'Web-based BitTorrent client' and is a Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Downpour for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Downpour alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Downpour are Transmission, Deluge, Free Download Manager and Tixati.

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  1. qBittorrent icon

    qBittorrent

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    Comprehensive torrent client offering open-source and ad-free features, including a built-in search engine, support for multiple OS, magnet link compatibility, lightweight performance, torrent creation tools, IP filtering, Web UI for remote access, and extensive plugin enhancements.

    74 qBittorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    qBittorrent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    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.  Multiple languages
    9.  Categories
    10.  Encrypted Connection
    11.  Tagging
    12.  WebUI Management

    qBittorrent VS Downpour

     

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

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

    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourceDownpour is also Free and Open Source
    • qBittorrent is LightweightDownpour is not according to our users
  2. Transmission icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    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

    Transmission VS Downpour

     
  4. Deluge icon

    Deluge

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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 console interfaces for advanced client/server...

    72 Deluge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • MacPorts
    • Docker
    Deluge screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Windows Compatible
    3.  Built-in Torrent client
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Web client
    6.  IP Address Blacklist
    7.  Portable

    Deluge VS Downpour

     
  5. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

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    Boosts download speeds by splitting files, manages torrents with priority control, processes media formats, supports dark mode, and runs without ads. Requires no registration, can be used portably, and efficiently handles large file downloads, supporting Windows and Mac.

    131 Free Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Free Download Manager screenshot 1
    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/

    Properties

    1.  Clean design
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Torrent client
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Video Download
    4.  Download Accelerator
    5.  Support for MAGNET links
    6.  Resume interrupted downloads
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  BitTorrent support
    11.  Portable
    12.  Multiple languages

    Free Download Manager VS Downpour

     

    • Free Download Manager is the most popular Android alternative to Downpour.

    • Free Download Manager is Free and ProprietaryDownpour is Free and Open Source
    • Free Download Manager is LightweightDownpour is not according to our users
  6. Tixati icon

    Tixati

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    Tixati: Fast, Full Ad-free and ethical, lightweight torrent client with DHT/PEX/Magnet support. No ads, no tracking. Features bandwidth control, RSS, IP filtering & encryption. Both Standalone/Portable (no install). Uses minimal RAM/CPU.

    61 Tixati alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Transfer Details (WebUI )

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Sequential download
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Portable
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    10.  Remote Management
    11.  Auto-categorize
    12.  Tag based

    Tixati VS Downpour

     
  7. PicoTorrent icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PicoTorrent screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.25) is from May 2021.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    PicoTorrent VS Downpour

     
  9. BiglyBT icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    BiglyBT screenshot 1

    Top BiglyBT Features

    1.  Torrenting
    2. I2P icon  i2P integration
    3.  Download torrents
    4.  Swarm Merging
    5.  Ad-free
    6. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    7.  Java based
    8.  Anonymous Chat
    9.  Integrated Chat
    10.  Built-in player
    11.  Media Streaming
    12.  Support for WebTorrent

    BiglyBT VS Downpour

     
  10. BitTorrent icon

    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.

    87 BitTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Downloading & Uploading

    BitTorrent Features

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

    BitTorrent VS Downpour

     

    • BitTorrent is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Downpour.

    • BitTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryDownpour is Free and Open Source
  11. Vuze icon

    Vuze

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    Vuze (formerly Azureus) is a free BitTorrent client used to transfer files via the BitTorrent protocol. Vuze is written in Java, and uses the Azureus Engine. In addition to bittorrenting, Vuze allows users to view, publish and share original DVD and HD quality video content.

    73 Vuze alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
    Main UI

    Vuze Features

    1.  Built-in player
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Integrated Chat
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Built-in Video Converter
    6.  Built-in Antivirus

    Vuze VS Downpour

     
  12. KTorrent icon

    KTorrent

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    KTorrent is a bittorrent application for KDE Plasma which allows you to download files using the BitTorrent protocol. It enables you to run multiple torrents at the same time and comes with extended features to make it a full-featured client for...

    67 KTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • KDE
    KTorrent screenshot 1

    KTorrent Features

    1.  Ad-free

    KTorrent VS Downpour

     
  13. rTorrent icon

    rTorrent

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    rtorrent is a BitTorrent client for ncurses, using the libtorrent library. The client and library is written in C++ with emphasis on speed and efficiency, while delivering equivalent features to those found in GUI based clients in an ncurses client.

    65 rTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    P2P-GUI

    rTorrent Features

    1.  Command line interface

    rTorrent VS Downpour

     
  14. FrostWire icon

    FrostWire

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    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .

    61 FrostWire alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    FrostWire screenshot 1
    Warning

    On VirusTotal 26/66 AntiVirus flagged the installer as malicioushttps://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/75b209b3bb747037792b6c7a10a0a123fab23ed4ed17b937c240ddc45ff8f6ee/detection

    Bundleware

    As reported on VirusTotal, the installer contains Opencandy. Be careful during installation. https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/60a309e91ba1039c3527053867e0e210ff2e18628a01acc264d82430e6436889/analysis/

    FrostWire Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Media Streaming
    5.  Built-in player
    6. iTunes icon  iTunes integration
    7.  Integrated Search

    FrostWire VS Downpour

     
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