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Which BitTorrent client?


How do you decide which BitTorrent client you should be using? Many clients have been developed as a result of the original source code remaining 'open source', so below is a list of the most popular on offer, with various feature descriptions to help you choose.

 

Choose a Bittorrent client for
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux/Unix, Java

 

Windows

 

µTorrent (Micro Torrent)

A very efficient client, using less than 6MB of memory and a tiny amount of processing power, µTorrent runs quietly in the background and offers all the functionality you would expect from an advanced client, including Protocol Encryption , bandwidth prioritization, and download scheduling.
Homepage - Download

 

ABC (Yet Another BitTorrent Client)

Based on the BitTornado client with added features such as managing multiple transfers from a single window, automatic seeding and queuing.
Homepage - Download

 

BitComet

Powerful and easy to use, BitComet is a C++ based client that supports simultaneous downloads, download queue, fast-resume, speed limits, port mapping and many other features.
Homepage - Download

 

Burst

A lightweight client which lets you manage multiple downloads from a single window, plus many other features such as a .torrent creation-tool and a built-in Log/Stats facility.
Homepage - Download

 

 

Mac OS X

 

Tomato Torrent

This alternative to the official OS X client is based on the original but offers a more OS X like feel. Features include download statistics, AppleScript support and customizable options. The developers of this client wanted to separate the BitTorrent and Mac code so that either could be updated independently.
Homepage - Download

 

Bits on Wheels

Completely written in Objective-C and Cocoa , this is the first 100% Native BitTorrent client for the Mac. It supports multiple simultaneous downloads, and provides real-time updates concerning your peers as they send or receive blocks from you.
Homepage - Download

 

Transmission

A free, versatile client with an efficient and intuitive interface. Transmission provides plenty of functionality without any feature bloat, and is free for anyone to use or modify.
Homepage - Download

 

BT++

An improved Torrent client, written in Python and wxPython for maximum cross-platform compatibility. Features include multiple downloads in a single window, and automatic re-starting of interrupted downloads without the need for the .torrent file.
Homepage - Download

 

 

Linux/Unix

 

ABC (Yet Another BitTorrent Client)

Based on the BitTornado client with added features such as managing multiple transfers from a single window, automatic seeding and queuing.
Homepage - Download

 

Transmission

A free, versatile client with an efficient and intuitive interface. Transmission provides plenty of functionality without any feature bloat, and is free for anyone to use or modify.
Homepage - Download

 

BT++

An improved Torrent client, written in Python and wxPython for maximum cross-platform compatibility. Features include multiple downloads in a single window, and automatic re-starting of interrupted downloads without the need for the .torrent file.
Homepage - Download

 

 

Java

 

Azureus

This fully featured Java client incorporates a GUI with extensive visualizations/statistics about the current transfers. It supports multiple concurrent downloads and can be fine-tuned to your liking.
Homepage - Download

 

Snark

As well as being a BitTorrent client, Snark also includes an integrated .torrent file creator, micro-HTTP server, and tracker. This enables users to share files with a single command, without having to install a tracker or find another one to upload the .torrent file to.
Homepage & Download

 

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