qBittorrent is a fast, free, cross-platform BitTorrent client with a desktop UI and optional Web UI, built on libtorrent for efficient torrent downloading and seeding.
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5 self-hosted BitTorrent alternatives
Peer-to-peer file distribution protocol and client software for downloading and sharing torrent files. Uses decentralized swarming where peers exchange file pieces to distribute large files; available as desktop, mobile, and web clients.
Alternatives to BitTorrent
Fast, lightweight BitTorrent client with desktop apps, a headless daemon, and a web UI for remote torrent management on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
15.1k stars1.4k forkslast commit Actively maintained
A sleek, mobile-friendly web interface for qBittorrent that uses the qBittorrent WebAPI to manage torrents, settings, and search from any device.
6.9k stars337 forksGPL-3.0last commit Actively maintained
#4
Self-hosted download manager with a web UI, link decryption, and plugin-based support for many one-click hosters and file sources.
3.8k stars754 forkslast commit Actively maintained
#5
Deluge is a lightweight, cross-platform BitTorrent client with a daemon-based architecture, web interface, encryption support, and an extensible plugin system.
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What replacing BitTorrent actually involves
Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 4 of 5 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: GPL-3.0. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.
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