The Best Transmission AlternativesTop Torrent Clients and other similar apps like Transmission

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

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  1. qBittorrent icon
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    qBittorrent

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    Download and create torrents, search for files, create download queues and change task priorities with this high-speed torrent client.

    75 qBittorrent alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    qBittorrent screenshot 1
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    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.  Encrypted Connection
    10.  Categories
    11.  Tagging
    12.  WebUI Management
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    Comments about qBittorrent as an Alternative to Transmission
     
    ZeroNet_io

    Possibly has all Transmission features and much more.

    Positive comment •Aug 28, 2020
    2
    gutzsant

    Excellent for private trackers.

    Positive comment •Apr 21, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks qBittorrent is a great Transmission alternative.

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

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

    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourceTransmission is also Free and Open Source
    • qBittorrent is LightweightTransmission is not according to our users
  2. Deluge icon
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    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...

    74 Deluge alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Python
    Add dialog
    Peers
    +2
    Statistics

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    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
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.1.1) is from February 2022.

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    StagnantPentagon

    You can connect to a remote Deluge daemon from a native client, which works great for a seedbox. There is a transmission-remote-gui project, but it’s not as great.

    Positive comment •Dec 7, 2021
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    zahrun

    Great interface, complete, fast and efficient

    Positive comment •Jan 22, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks Deluge is a great Transmission alternative.

    • Deluge is Free and Open SourceTransmission is also Free and Open Source
    • Deluge is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTransmission is not according to our users
  4. µTorrent icon
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    µTorrent

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    Torrent client which enables users to quickly download files from various peers and offers support for RSS feeds, a scheduler and speed limiter.

    68 µTorrent alternatives
    ,

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Portable
    3.  Digital Signage
    Bundleware

    Known to bundle ads and has included a bitcoin miner.

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    John Wassen

    Advertising. A lot of advertising. Clogged with unnecessary information interface. no longer a small installation size. And a constant reminder to purchase the paid version.

    Negative comment •Apr 5, 2019
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    • Some users think µTorrent is a great Transmission alternative, some don't.

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

    • µTorrent is Freemium and ProprietaryTransmission is Free and Open Source
    • µTorrent is LightweightTransmission is not according to our users
  5. Free Download Manager icon
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    Free Download Manager

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    FDM accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them simultaneously.

    133 Free Download Manager alternatives
    Free Download Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Firefox
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    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
    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/

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  6. aria2 icon
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    aria2

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    aria2 is a multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility.

    aria2 can download a file from multiple sources/protocols and tries to utilize your maximum download bandwidth. It supports downloading a file from HTTP(S)/FTP and BitTorrent at the same time, while.

    113 aria2 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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    LibreTorrent is a Free as in Freedom torrent client for Android 4 and later, based on libtorrent. Download and share files directly on your device.

    34 LibreTorrent alternatives
    LibreTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTorrent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Download torrents
    2.  Material design
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Anonymous Proxy
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Sequential downloading
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Portable
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Tor
    11.  Download Scheduling
    12.  Tagging
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  9. Tixati icon
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    Tixati

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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
    Transfer Details (WebUI )

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Bandwidth Tab
    Channels List/Forum of the Channel
    +7
    List of Transfers/Files (Split Layout)

    Top Tixati 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
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  10. PicoTorrent icon
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    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.

    66 PicoTorrent alternatives
    PicoTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    The latest version (0.25) is from May 2021.

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  11. Motrix icon
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    Motrix

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    Motrix is a full-featured download manager that supports downloading HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, Baidu Net Disk, etc.

    47 Motrix alternatives
    Motrix screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Motrix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Resume interrupted downloads
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Built-in Torrent client
    5.  Portable
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Electron based
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  12. BiglyBT icon
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    BiglyBT

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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    BiglyBT screenshot 1
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    +1
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    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
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  13. BitTorrent icon
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    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
    Downloading & Uploading

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Search The Web
    App Studio

    BitTorrent Features

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

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

    57 PikaTorrent alternatives
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Online

    PikaTorrent Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1
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    +1
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