µTorrent Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to µTorrent for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is qBittorrent, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to µTorrent and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to µTorrent are Transmission, Deluge, Tixati and Free Download Manager.

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  1. qBittorrent icon

    qBittorrent

     1846 likes

    Open-source, ad-free torrent client featuring a polished, µTorrent-like interface, extensive search across multiple sites, RSS and category filters, remote web control, sequential downloading, bandwidth scheduler, IPv6 and UPnP, supports major platforms and 70 languages.

    84 qBittorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
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    qBittorrent vs µTorrent Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Hiki Hollow
    17

    After uTorrent pulling all kinds of crap, I decided to switch over to qBit. It's basically what uTorrent was back in the day. Neither does it have ads and supports wide range of configuration. If you to get as far as you can from commercialism, this is it.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I love qBittorrent as it doesnt have any bloat and no ads. Perfect.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Al Ua
    Positive
    0

    Nice UI on Qt6 + Theme support

    3 of 35 comments
    • qBittorrent is Free and Open SourceµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • qBittorrent is Privacy focusedµTorrent is not according to our users
  2. Transmission icon

    Transmission

     1585 likes

    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.

    81 Transmission alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Cloudron
    • Xfce
    • Snapcraft
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    Transmission vs µTorrent Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    9

    Transmission is an easy-to-use, open source torrent client. It's an excellent alternative to uTorrent because it is open source, which means you can have higher confidence in it not violating your privacy, e.g. through reporting what you're downloading. Transmission is as good an alternative as qBittorrent, but has a simpler interface.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Fast, light and no ads. Why would u use something else? Works perfectly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    best all-around for multiple os

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    • Transmission is Free and Open SourceµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Transmission is Privacy focusedµTorrent is not according to our users
  4. Deluge icon

    Deluge

     717 likes

    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...

    79 Deluge alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • libtorrent
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Flatpak
    • MacPorts
    • Docker
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    Deluge vs µTorrent Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    I had issues both with uTorrent and qBittorrent. Deluge just works

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Yes It is very Good alternative

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Very lightweight and fast, reliable, similar interface and general user scenarios to µTorrent but ads/adware drama-free, transparent, true open-source.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    • Deluge is Free and Open SourceµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Deluge is Privacy focusedµTorrent is not according to our users
  5. Tixati icon

    Tixati

     235 likes

    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.

    67 Tixati alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Tixati vs µTorrent Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    headphoneamp
    6

    It has a lot of features, very high and accurate control of bandwidth and it doesn't have a single ad.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Its good but I prefer Qbittorrent !!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    fbioassis
    Positive
    -5

    It is simple to use, has a clean GUI and is open source

    3 of 6 comments
    • Tixati is Free Personal and ProprietaryµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tixati is Decentralized, Customizable and Privacy focusedµTorrent is not according to our users
  7. Free Download Manager icon

    Free Download Manager

     476 likes

    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.

    149 Free Download Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

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

    Free Download Manager vs µTorrent Comments
    Danilo Venom
    Positive
    0

    FDM has a BitTorrent plugin that allows you to download torrents

    • Free Download Manager is Free and ProprietaryµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. aria2 icon

    aria2

     236 likes

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

    124 aria2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Xfce
    • Linux Mobile
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    aria2 vs µTorrent Comments
    retia
    Positive
    0

    Sadly no uTP, and initially must connect to trackers or configure DHT entry points to know DHT peers. Still good, though

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    lightweight, full featured

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • aria2 is Free and Open SourceµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. BiglyBT icon

    BiglyBT

     80 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    BiglyBT vs µTorrent Comments
    Wladrote
    Positive
    0

    Coz it's totally FOSS and there's a good Android vers. of it.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    BiglyBT is a fork of Vuze with the same rich feature set, plugin support (i.e. webtorrent, decentralized chat, and even TOR), and no ad/malware. Being Java based makes it compatible with most platforms, but resource usage is still light, especially with tweaking.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Laggy, bad programming using operating system windows to search metadata for magnets, will kill your system when pasting too many magnets.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • BiglyBT is Free and Open SourceµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. qui icon

    qui

     21 likes

    A fast, single-binary qBittorrent web UI: manage multiple instances, automate torrent workflows, and cross-seed across trackers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. Vuze icon

    Vuze

     268 likes

    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.

    78 Vuze alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware
    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Google Chrome
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  12. 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 .

    66 FrostWire alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    FrostWire vs µTorrent Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    FrostWire is an P2P software like eMule.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FrostWire is Free and Open SourceµTorrent is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. PikaTorrent icon

    PikaTorrent

     21 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
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