One of Vuze's key selling points is its interface, which slices through jargon and makes even the more advanced features accessible to new users. Vuze also offers bandwidth limiting, IP filtering, and all the other features you'd expect from a robust torrent client. Definitely one of the first options to consider. Read our full Vuze review. Deluge has been around forever, and it can be as simple or as powerful as you want it to be, making it one of the most versatile free torrent clients out there.
That's because it's extendable via plug-ins, which effectively enable you to build your own personalised version of Deluge. Fancy something that resembles uTorrent without the unwanted software? No problem. Want to add alphabetical downloading, move downloaded files to specific directories according to the file type, adjust speed according to network conditions, create pretty graphs, schedule everything, integrate with Chrome or Firefox, or batch-rename downloads?
That's not a problem either. Read our full Deluge review. It's attracted some criticism over the years, however: it's ad-supported and many users argue that the most recent versions are a little too heavy on the advertising and bundled software front. Make sure you read each step of the installer carefully and uncheck any software you don't want to install.
That aside, uTorrent is useful, effective and doesn't gobble up too much of your system's resources: the entire app mainly runs in your web browser. Although it isn't the official BitTorrent app, it's been maintained by BitTorrent for the last decade. It's worth noting that uTorrent has a record of security problems, the most recent of which had the potential to let hackers control key functions of the client and spy on users' downloads.
BitTorrent has since released a patch for the vulnerability. Read our full uTorrent review. You might be wondering why BitTorrent has its own torrent client when it also maintains uTorrent — especially when the BitTorrent app is a rebranded version of uTorrent.
For more information about torrenting, check out our article on what torrenting is. Torrenting itself is not illegal. However, downloading copyrighted files can be illegal. What this means is that the act of peer-to-peer file sharing through torrenting is perfectly legal but where you can get in potential trouble is when the file you download is unsanctioned copyright material.
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives the owner of the material the sole right to make copies of the work for a set period of time. Figuring out what content is illegal to download because of copyright laws can be difficult. Below are our picks for the top 10 free torrent clients. While some are best for new users, others have advanced features more experienced people may want to explore. There are also some that are only available on Windows or macOS which could be an issue if you use a Linux-based operating system.
The interface is simple to navigate and use, with more advanced settings available if you need them. A potential limitation of qBittorrent is that the advanced features take some getting used to in order to have them set up properly. The downsides of this torrent client are that they bundle bloatware into the download and the free version has ads built into the software.
Some of the most useful features of this client include built-in search functionality, magnet link support, and encrypted connections. With millions of downloads across Android and desktops, uTorrent is the most popular torrent client on this list. This torrent client has a number of useful features included in its free plans such as speed cap scheduling, bandwidth limiting, and remote client management. Some of the biggest limitations of uTorrent include bundled software during the initial download, invasive advertising on the application, and being resource-heavy despite the company calling the program lightweight.
Available on both Windows and macOS, BitLord is an easy-to-use torrent client that includes search functionality and intuitive ways to organize downloads.
The software also offers you the option to browse torrents by both category and top torrents organized by year, month, week, and day. The biggest drawback to the free version of this client is that it is ad-supported. You can use an Android app to manage your downloads and uploads, as well as set schedules and pause torrents.
Vuze also tries to sneak an antivirus program into the installation process, similar to what some other torrent clients do with the bloatware they bundle into their installations. Deluge is an open-source torrent client that offers you a lightweight option for your downloads and uploads.
Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, Deluge includes features like download scheduling, as well as a plugin-system for customization. The plugins are useful for setting up things like notifications, extractors, IP blocklists, and more.
The downside to this plugin system is when you run into compatibility issues based on version numbers and Deluge updates. Tixati is one of the most feature-heavy torrent clients on this list. This client will also tell you your bandwidth usage and provides you with an event logger so you can keep track of what the client and torrents are doing.
You can also use the Device Support plug-in to convert the videos you download to a format that works for your mobile device. The only thing you need to be aware of when using BiglyBT is that it uses more resources than other clients on this list.
This open-source software is packed with useful features while also being one of the most lightweight options on this list. The interface is simple to use while still providing you with advanced settings if you need them. Some of the features of Transmission include support for encryption, remote management, download scheduling, and faster than average download speeds. Bitport is a unique torrent client because it uses cloud storage for your downloads, storing your completed files in the cloud instead of on your computer.
The advantage of this is that you can save space on your hard drive by storing your downloads on the cloud instead. Also, if your computer crashes you can still access your files in your cloud account. BitTorrent is being advertised as the 'original torrent client. In addition, you can use its website to find lots of completely legal files, including music and videos. No matter how experienced you are, you are free to customize the UI according to your needs it can be as simple or as complex as you need it to be.
In essence, this is a drag-and-drop application that supports the standard set of features. You can prioritize torrent files, download specific files within torrents, play media, and stream torrents.
There are some advanced features as well, like IP filtering. During the last couple of years, Apple has done a great job of improving its desktop operating system and making it more polished than ever before. Regular security-related updates are great for users — but bad for torrent clients. However, we have the perfect solution — and that would be Transmission.
This is an incredibly lightweight application that takes full advantage of macOS. You can download it under one minute and then drag-and-drop its icon to install it.
Find a torrent file, add it to Transmission, and the application will do the rest on its own. It will optimize the settings based on your Internet connection and download the needed torrent files. The application runs quietly in the background and takes very little resources, meaning that even entry-level MacBook Air models can run Transmission without a single problem. And finally, make sure to check other torrent clients for macOS.
This is one of the oldest torrent clients that still works without any issues. It comes with surprisingly powerful built-in tools that make the whole process of downloading torrents a bit easier.
You can also prioritize torrents as you download them, as well as pick specific files to download within torrent files. But again, plugins are mostly for experienced users. You will often hear people talking about Deluge as the perfect tool for complete beginners. However, we disagree with this statement. Even though newbies will be able to use it out of the box, it takes some time to discover what Deluge is all about.
On the plus side, this torrent client is very light when it comes to its size and performance. You can use it on a decade-old computer, and it will run just fine. Simply drag-and-drop a torrent file onto its UI, and it will begin to download. Once you get to know this software, you will see that it integrates with Chrome and Firefox and comes with helpful third-party addons. These can shut down your computer once the file is downloaded, unzip files, move them to a specific location, and more.
In addition, there are no ads or bundled software, which is always a nice thing to see. Long-term torrenting fans have probably heard about Azureus a while back.
This was a popular torrent client known for its nicely designed UI. Vuze is a direct descendant of Azureus that comes with greatly enhanced and improved features. In addition, you will be asked to set up the software according to your needs. This might sound intimidating, but every feature is thoroughly explained.
Besides, this torrent client can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Therefore, we do not recommend it to those who have entry-level laptops. This is an incredibly lightweight application that supports Windows. This kind of installation can be somewhat confusing because GitHub is involved. Upon opening it, you will see an incredibly simple interface. Add a torrent file, and Halite will start downloading it. You can perform basic operations like stopping and resuming the download process and reviewing important download information.
If you need a simple torrent client, this one is for you. BitComet is an older client that still receives occasional updates. Even though this is a simple application at its core, it brings support for all modern standards of creating and downloading torrents.
A few years ago, even the best torrent clients were quite demanding. This was due to large amounts of read-and-write data. BitComet was the first application to solve this issue. Other than that, you can rely on BitComet for all your torrenting needs. It's also worth noting that BitComet now supports both Windows and macOS - as it was previously available on Microsoft's operating system only. Maybe this is also a signal that we can expect new features more often.
We're sure that many of you are downloading plenty of movies via P2P. As you know, you need to wait to download the entire file before you can play it on your device. However, WebTorrent is here to provide a solution to this problem.
Once you add a magnet or torrent file to this application, it will start to download it automatically. However, you'll be able to stream the file instead of waiting for it to be fully downloaded.
There's also a whole set of playback controls, where you can increase or decrease the playback speed, control the volume, add subtitles, and more. Sadly, no mobile versions are available right now. We will end our list of the best torrent clients with BitLord. This is an older software that still manages to bring competitive features.
Both beginners and experienced torrent users can use it since BitLord is a highly adaptive option. We recommend you to pay attention while installing this application. Based on your needs, BitLord will first download the required files and then proceed with the installation.
When it comes to its capabilities, you can count on the standard set of features. Then, you can stream videos to your computer or play them via Chromecast. Finally, you can even download subtitles and make sure everything is prepared before you watch a movie or TV show.
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