PicoTorrent AlternativesTorrent Clients and other similar apps like PicoTorrent

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

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PicoTorrent alternatives page was last updated May 12, 2024
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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 PicoTorrent

     

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

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

    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourcePicoTorrent is also Free and Open Source
    • qBittorrent is LightweightPicoTorrent 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.  File Sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for Rsync
    9.  Gtk

    Transmission VS PicoTorrent

     
  4. µTorrent icon

    µTorrent

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

    66 µTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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    Bundleware

    Known to bundle ads and has included a bitcoin miner.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Portable

    µTorrent VS PicoTorrent

     

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

    • µTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryPicoTorrent is Free and Open Source
    • µTorrent is LightweightPicoTorrent is not according to our users
  5. 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 PicoTorrent

     
  6. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

     468 likes
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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 PicoTorrent

     
  7. aria2 icon

    aria2

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    Multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility.

    113 aria2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
    aria2 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    aria2 VS PicoTorrent

     
  9. 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 PicoTorrent

     
  10. 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 PicoTorrent

     
  11. PikaTorrent icon

    PikaTorrent

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

    58 PikaTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1

    PikaTorrent Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  WebRTC
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    PikaTorrent VS PicoTorrent

     

    • PikaTorrent is the most popular iPhone alternative to PicoTorrent.

    • PikaTorrent is Free and Open SourcePicoTorrent is also Free and Open Source
  12. 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 PicoTorrent

     
  13. qBittorrent Enhanced Edition icon

    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition

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    A fork of the qBittorrent bittorrent client with enhanced features.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    qBittorrent Enhanced Edition VS PicoTorrent

     
  14. 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 PicoTorrent

     
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