Halite AlternativesTorrent Clients and other similar apps like Halite

Halite is described as '(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' and is a Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Halite for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Halite alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Halite are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and Free Download Manager.

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  1. qBittorrent icon
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    Open-source torrent client offering polished, ad-free UI, cross-platform compatibility on desktop operating systems, advanced integrated search, remote web control, category-based queries, RSS filtering, protocol extension support, bandwidth scheduling, and IP filtering.

    76 qBittorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Transmission icon
     1564 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    • Snapcraft
     
  3. µTorrent icon
     2690 likes

    Torrent client for extensive desktop downloads, featuring concurrent torrent downloads, RSS feed support, scheduling, bandwidth management, and remote connectivity.

    66 µTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
     
  4. Deluge icon
     709 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • MacPorts
    • Docker
     
  5. 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.

    134 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. RetroShare icon
     163 likes

    Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

    137 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
     
  7. Tixati icon
     231 likes

    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.

    62 Tixati alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  8. qui icon
     18 likes

    A fast, single-binary qBittorrent web UI: manage multiple instances, automate torrent workflows, and cross-seed across trackers.

    51 qui alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. PicoTorrent icon
     90 likes

    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.

    66 PicoTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. BiglyBT icon
     75 likes

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

    74 BiglyBT alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
  11. rTorrent icon
     91 likes

    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.

    66 rTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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