Torrex AlternativesTorrent Clients and other similar apps like Torrex

Torrex is described as 'Using this application you can download any torrents and magnet links and start viewing media content in the built-in media player without waiting for the download completion' and is a Torrent Client in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Torrex for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Torrex alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Torrex are Transmission, µTorrent, Deluge and Free Download Manager.

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Using this application you can download any torrents and magnet links and start viewing media content in the built-in media player without waiting for the download completion.

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Torrex alternatives page was last updated Sep 19, 2023
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  1. qBittorrent icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Download torrents
    3.  Support for MAGNET links
    4.  Integrated Search
    5.  Simple installation
    6.  Sequential downloading
    7.  Peer-To-Peer
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Encrypted Connection
    10.  Categories
    11.  Tagging
    12.  WebUI Management

    qBittorrent VS Torrex

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

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

    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourceTorrex is Freemium and Proprietary
    • qBittorrent is LightweightTorrex is not according to our users
  2. Transmission icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    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 Torrex

     
  3. µTorrent icon
     2681 likes
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    Torrent client for extensive desktop downloads, featuring concurrent torrent downloads, RSS feed support, scheduling, bandwidth management, and remote connectivity.

    67 µTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Known to bundle ads and has included a bitcoin miner.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Portable

    µTorrent VS Torrex

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

    • µTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryTorrex is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • µTorrent is LightweightTorrex is not according to our users
  4. Deluge icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Python
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.1.1) is from February 2022.

    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 Torrex

     
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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.

    132 Free Download Manager alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Mozilla Firefox
    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.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  BitTorrent support
    11.  Portable
    12.  Multiple languages

    Free Download Manager VS Torrex

     
  6. Tixati icon
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    Tixati is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that uses the popular BitTorrent protocol. This protocol allows many peers to form a cooperative swarm and download very large files with great efficiency.

    60 Tixati alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Sequential download
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  Remote Management
    7.  Auto-categorize
    8.  Stream audio
    9.  Media Streaming
    10.  Tag based
    11.  Sync iTunes Libraries

    Tixati VS Torrex

     
  7. PicoTorrent icon
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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.

    64 PicoTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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 Torrex

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

    74 BiglyBT alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    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 Torrex

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

    57 PikaTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub

    PikaTorrent Features

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

    PikaTorrent VS Torrex

     
  10. BitTorrent icon
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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.

    86 BitTorrent alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    BitTorrent Features

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

    BitTorrent VS Torrex

     
  11. Vuze icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    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 Torrex

     
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    A fork of the qBittorrent bittorrent client with enhanced features.

    56 qBittorrent Enhanced Edition alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 Torrex

     
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