WebTorrent AlternativesVideo & Torrent Streaming Services like WebTorrent

WebTorrent is described as 'Desktop is able to instantly stream and play right away video and audio. You don't have to wait for it to finish downloading' and is a very popular Video Streaming app in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to WebTorrent for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best WebTorrent alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WebTorrent are BitChute, DTube, Frames and YTS.rs.

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WebTorrent alternatives are mainly Video Streaming Apps, but if you're looking for Torrent Streaming Services or Movie Streaming Services you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to WebTorrent.
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WebTorrent alternatives page was last updated Apr 2, 2025
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  1. Stremio icon

    Stremio

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    Versatile media center enabling seamless streaming of films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. Cast effortlessly to TV with DLNA, Chromecast integration. Explore via add-ons like Netflix, Amazon, torrent-streaming. Enjoy media faster with smart suggestions and episode alerts across all devices while remaining ad-free; no user account required.

    95 Stremio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Website

    Top Stremio Features

    1.  Torrent Streaming
    2.  Media Center
    3.  Movie Streaming
    4.  Support for IPTV
    5.  Automatic subtitles download
    6.  TV Streaming
    7.  Casting to TV
    8.  Torrent player
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Media Server
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Built-in subtitle search

    Stremio VS WebTorrent

     

    • Most users think Stremio is a great WebTorrent alternative.

    • Stremio is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to WebTorrent.

    • Stremio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WebTorrent.

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceWebTorrent is also Free and Open Source
  2. BitChute icon

    BitChute

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    BitChute is a peer to peer video sharing platform. Its mission is to put people and free speech first. It's free to join and create and upload your own videos to share with others.

    82 BitChute alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    BitChute screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Watch videos
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Video upload
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for WebTorrent
    8.  Category Filters
    9.  YouTube background listening

    BitChute VS WebTorrent

     

    • BitChute is the most popular Web-based alternative to WebTorrent.

    • BitChute is Free and ProprietaryWebTorrent is Free and Open Source
    • BitChute is DecentralizedWebTorrent is not according to our users
  4. DTube icon

    DTube

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    DTube is the first crypto-decentralized video platform, built on top of the Steemit and the IPFS peer-to-peer network.

    77 DTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    DTube screenshot 1

    DTube Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  HTTPS Support
    6.  Based on Blockchain
    7.  Embeddable

    DTube VS WebTorrent

     
  5. Frames icon

    Frames

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    Frames is a modern SVOD (Streaming Video on Demand) streaming service built with React and NestJS. It allows you to stream MP4 files from virtually any provider including local storage, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and more.

    51 Frames alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Frames screenshot 1

    Top Frames Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  Playlists
    6.  Built-in media player
    7.  Content Filtering
    8. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    9.  S3 integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  In built video player
    12.  Integrated Chat

    Frames VS WebTorrent

     

    • Frames is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to WebTorrent.

    • Frames is Free and Open SourceWebTorrent is also Free and Open Source
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    webtor

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    Just paste the magnet-link or open the torrent-file and instantly start downloading or playing content absolutely anonymous and secure through your browser.

    45 webtor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    webtor screenshot 1

    webtor Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    webtor VS WebTorrent

     
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    Tribler

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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.

    49 Tribler alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main UI
    Warning

    Host's IP can be used as exit nodes: it means that if some other user downloads something illegal, you could be prosecuted because your IP appears! Even on Tribler official website, a Disclaimer states: "Do not put yourself in danger. Our anonymity is not yet mature. Tribler does not protect you against spooks and government agencies."

    Tribler Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Distributed
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  Integrated Search

    Tribler VS WebTorrent

     
  9. Distribyted icon

    Distribyted

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    Distribyted tries to make easier integrations with other applications among torrent files, presenting them as a standard filesystem.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Distribyted screenshot 1

    Distribyted VS WebTorrent

     
  10. Ace Stream icon

    Ace Stream

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    Ace Stream is multimedia platform for video streaming. P2P (torrent-based) technology - the one that allows anyone to restream any source with simplicity of a click. Also Ace Stream makes possible usage of some other modern technologies.

    6 Ace Stream alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Ace Stream screenshot 1

    Ace Stream Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Streaming
    3.  Support for DLNA

    Ace Stream VS WebTorrent

     

  11. Peerflix

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    Peerflix is a streaming torrent client for use with Node.js

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Peerflix screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit was in November 2020

    Peerflix Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Peer-To-Peer
    3.  Watch videos

    Peerflix VS WebTorrent

     
  12. Magnet Player icon

    Magnet Player

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    Magnet Player is a site where anyone can stream torrents directly from their browser. It uses WebTorrent - the first torrent client that works in the browser. No browser plugin, extension, or installation is required.

    8 Magnet Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Magnet Player screenshot 1

    Magnet Player Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Torrent player
    3.  Support for MAGNET links

    Magnet Player VS WebTorrent

     
  13. Torrents Time icon

    Torrents Time

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    Torrents Time is a one of a kind fully customizable bittorrent client, advanced video player and downloads manager which is installed directly on the browser. Embeding Torrents Time in your website enables you to offer a unique, amazing and one of a kind experience to your...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted

    Torrents Time Features

    1.  Watch videos
    2.  Embeddable
    3.  Peer-To-Peer

    Torrents Time VS WebTorrent

     
  14. Magnetoo icon

    Magnetoo

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    Magnetoo.io is a new way to watch movie from torrent directly in your browser by streaming them through the WebRTC technologies.

    13 Magnetoo alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • WebRTC
    • WebTorrent
    • Node.JS
    Magnetoo screenshot 1

    Magnetoo Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Media Streaming
    3.  Support for WebTorrent
    4.  Streaming
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Built-in Torrent client
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Embed subtitles into video
    9.  Search movies by actors
    10.  WebRTC

    Magnetoo VS WebTorrent

     
    Comments about Magnetoo as an Alternative to WebTorrent
    fabgane
    Positive •Mar 12, 2019
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    It use webTorrent under the hood

    WebTorrent Icon
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    • Magnetoo is Free and ProprietaryWebTorrent is Free and Open Source
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