Open Source Transmission Alternatives for Android

Transmission is not available for Android but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best open source Android alternative is aria2. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Transmission and seven of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Transmission are LibreTorrent, BiglyBT, PikaTorrent and FrostWire.

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  2. LibreTorrent icon

    LibreTorrent

     105 likes

    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.

    36 LibreTorrent alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Aptoide
    • APKPure
    • BY flagBelarus
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  4. BiglyBT icon

    BiglyBT

     82 likes

    Source for BiglyBT, a feature filled, open source, ad-free, bittorrent client. BiglyBT is forked from the original project and is being maintained by two of the original developers as well as members of the community.

    79 BiglyBT alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • US flagUnited States
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  5. PikaTorrent icon

    PikaTorrent

     22 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Mac
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    PikaTorrent screenshot 1
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  6. FrostWire icon

    FrostWire

     136 likes

    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .

    67 FrostWire alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • US flagUnited States
    FrostWire screenshot 1
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  8. Aria2 Next icon

    Aria2 Next

     2 likes

    aria2 is remarkable open source software. For over a decade it has been one of the most capable download engines available, trusted by countless tools and users worldwide.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  9. Turbo Torrent icon

    Turbo Torrent

     1 like

    Turbo Torrent an Ad-free & Open Source torrent downloader available for Android with inbuild torrent tracker and IP address checker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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