µTorrent Alternatives
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Alternatives to µTorrent for Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Android Tablet and more. Filter by license to discover only free or Open Source alternatives. This list contains a total of 25+ apps similar to µTorrent.
µTorrent is an ad-supported, proprietary BitTorrent client owned and developed by BitTorrent, Inc. If you're looking for more info about µTorrent like screenshots, reviews and comments you should visit our info page about it. Below you find the best alternatives.
Best µTorrent Alternatives
Looking for other µTorrent-like programs? We've rounded up our favorites µTorrent alternatives. Try any one of these fan favorites to see if they'll support your system and meet your specific needs.
Transmission
FreeOpen SourceMacWindowsLinuxBSDPortableApps.comHaikuXfceTransmission 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.
Features:
- Lightweight
- Advert blocking
- Command Line support
- File sharing
- File-sync
- Portable
- Remote Management
qBittorrent
FreeOpen SourceMacWindowsLinuxBSDPortableApps.comHaikuThe qBittorrent project aims to provide a Free Software alternative to µTorrent. Additionally, qBittorrent runs and provides the same features on all major platforms (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, OS/2, FreeBSD). qBittorrent is based on the Qt toolkit and libtorrent-rasterbar library.
Features:
- Lightweight
- Ad-free
- Integrated Search
- Download torrents
- Support for MAGNET links
- Sequential downloading
- User interface
- Built-in RSS reader
- Disable Subfolder
- Download Queue
- Download Scheduling
- Drag n drop
- Encrypted Connection
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- File sharing
- HTTP Web seeding
- Multiple languages
- Peer-To-Peer
- Portable
- RSS Downloader
- Torrent search
- Speed charts
Deluge
FreeOpen SourceMacLinuxBSDlibtorrentPythonDeluge 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 facility. Deluge features a rich plugin collection; in fact, most of Deluge's functionality is available in the form of plugins. Deluge was created with the intention of being lightweight and unobtrusive.
Features:
- Ad-free
- Built-in Torrent client
- Configurable
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- IP Address Blacklist
- Ad-free
- Portable
- Windows Compatible
Free Download Manager
FreeMacWindowsLinuxAndroidPortableApps.comFDM accelerates downloads by splitting files into sections and then downloading them simultaneously. In addition, Free Download Manager allows you to adjust traffic usage, organize downloads, control file priorities for torrents, efficiently download large files and resume broken downloads.
Features:
- Browser integration
- Ad-free
- BitTorrent support
- Built-in Torrent client
- Download Accelerators
- Downloader
- Download YouTube Playlist
- Firefox Extensions
- Support for MEGA
- Multiple languages
- Music Library
- Portable
- Resume interrupted downloads
- Torrent search
- Video Download
Tixati
Free PersonalWindowsLinuxTixati 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. Tixati is one of the most advanced and flexible BitTorrent clients available. And unlike many other clients, Tixati contains no spy-ware, no ads and no gimmicks.
Features:
- Ad-free
- Auto-categorize
- Customizable
- Decentralized
- File sharing
- Group chat
- Media Streaming
- Peer-To-Peer
- Portable
- Remote Management
- Torrent search
- Sequential download
- Stream audio
- Sync iTunes Libraries
- Tag based
aria2
FreeOpen SourceMacWindowsLinuxAndroidXfcearia2 is a multi-protocol & multi-source, cross platform download utility. The supported protocols are HTTP(S), FTP, BitTorrent (DHT, PEX, MSE/PE), and Metalink. 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 the data downloaded from HTTP(S)/FTP is uploaded to the BitTorrent swarm.
Features:
- Ad-free
- Command line
- Command line interface
- Downloader
- Lightweight
- Support for Multiple protocols
- Support for Remote Control
- Resume interrupted downloads
BitTorrent
FreemiumMacWindowsAndroidAndroid TabletBitTorrent 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. It is often nicknamed Mainline by developers denoting its official origins. Since version 6.0 the BitTorrent client has been a rebranded version of µTorrent. It's currently available for Microsoft Windows, Mac
Features:
- Built-in Antivirus
- Built-in Media converter
- Built-in player
- File sharing
- Gapless Playback
- Peer-To-Peer
- Remote desktop
WebTorrent
FreeOpen SourceMacWindowsLinuxSelf-HostedChromeSafariOperaNode.JSChromiumFirefoxWebTorrent Desktop is able to instantly stream and play right away video and audio. You don't have to wait for it to finish downloading. It is the first torrent client built for the web. No browser plugins, extensions, or installation is required to use WebTorrent in your browser. Easy to use. On option is you can drop a torrent file or paste a magnet link in the box at the bottom of the app. Then enjoy instant playback. Alternatively you can drop a torrent file in it.
Features:
- Electron based
- Torrent player
- Web-Based
- Browser based
- DNLA Server
- Media Streaming
- Peer-To-Peer
- WebRTC
FilePizza
FreeOpen SourceWebSelf-HostedUsing WebRTC, FilePizza eliminates the initial upload step required by other web-based file sharing services. When senders initialize a transfer, they receive a "tempalink" they can distribute to recipients. Upon visiting this link, recipients' browsers connect directly to the sender’s browser and may begin downloading the selected file. Because data is never stored in an intermediary server, the transfer is fast, private, and secure.
Features:
- Peer-To-Peer
- File sharing
- File transfer
- Secure File Sharing
- Share content
- WebRTC
PicoTorrent
FreeOpen SourceWindowsPicoTorrent 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.
Features:
- Lightweight
- Support for MAGNET links
- Portable
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