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biglybt vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

biglybt

8.0
Utilities

Bittorrent client based on the Azureus open source project

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric biglybt Transmission
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 13 2.2K
90-day Installs 41 7.0K
365-day Installs 145 25.4K
Version 4.0.0.0 4.1.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.9K 14.4K
GitHub Forks 162 1.4K
Open Issues 22 745
License GPL-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language Java C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 11, 2021 Sep 19, 2012

Reviews

biglybt

BiglyBT is a feature-rich, open-source BitTorrent client supporting the BitTorrent V2 spec, offering advanced torrent management and a clean, ad-free experience. Ideal for users seeking a powerful, customizable torrent client with extensive features.

BiglyBT is a BitTorrent client that supports advanced torrent management and the BitTorrent V2 specification.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a strong community and active development
  • + Supports the latest BitTorrent V2 specification
  • + Feature-rich with advanced torrent management capabilities

Cons

  • - May have a steep learning curve for new users
  • - Java-based, which could impact performance on some systems

Transmission

Transmission is a reliable open-source BitTorrent client known for its efficiency and simplicity, making it ideal for users seeking a lightweight, no-frills torrenting experience. It supports cross-platform functionality and offers strong customization options for advanced users.

Transmission allows users to download and share files using the BitTorrent protocol.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Lightweight and resource-efficient
  • + Cross-platform support

Cons

  • - Basic user interface
  • - Occasional security vulnerabilities