rTorrent Alternatives

rTorrent is described as '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' and is a popular Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to rTorrent for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best rTorrent alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like rTorrent are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and aria2.

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  1. Tribler icon
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    Tribler is an application that enables its users to find, enjoy and share content. With content we mean video, audio, pictures, and much more. Tribler has three goals in helping you, the user: find, consume and share content.

    50 Tribler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. libtorrent icon
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    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.

    32 libtorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • OpenSolaris
     
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    this is a lib not a client

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    • libtorrent is Free and Open SourcerTorrent is also Free and Open Source
  3. Halite icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • libtorrent
     
  4. BitLord icon
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    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.

    55 BitLord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  5. rqbit icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
     
    • rqbit is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to rTorrent.

    • rqbit is Free and Open SourcerTorrent is also Free and Open Source
  6. Flud icon
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    Flud is a simple and beautiful BitTorrent client for Android. The power of BitTorrent protocol is now in the palm of your hands. Share files with ease from your phone/tablet. Download files directly to your phone/tablet.

    43 Flud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Folx icon
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    Folx is a free application that combines two functionalities - of download manager and torrent client for Mac.

    103 Folx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Shareaza icon
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    Shareaza is the most luxurious and sophisticated file sharing system you'll find. It can harness the power of up to four separate peer-to-peer networks, including EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Shareaza's native network, Gnutella2.

    66 Shareaza alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. TrguiNG icon
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    TrguiNG is an alternative UI for controlling transmission torrent daemon running on the same machine or any other host that has exposed transmission rpc endpoint.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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    Torrent client for iOS 16+.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • iTorrent (XITRIX) is the most popular iPad alternative to rTorrent.

    • iTorrent (XITRIX) is Free and Open SourcerTorrent is also Free and Open Source
    • iTorrent (XITRIX) is LightweightrTorrent is not according to our users
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