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BiliDownloader vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

BiliDownloader

6.0
Media & Design

BiliBili media downloader

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric BiliDownloader Transmission
Category Media & Design Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 2.1K
90-day Installs 6 6.9K
365-day Installs 58 25.3K
Version 1.7.2 4.1.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 843 14.4K
GitHub Forks 69 1.4K
Open Issues 27 745
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language Python C++
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 26, 2022 Sep 19, 2012

Reviews

BiliDownloader

BiliDownloader is a macOS application designed to download media from Bilibili, a Chinese video platform. It supports downloading videos, including interactive content and region-locked resources, making it ideal for users seeking to access Bilibili content outside of China.

Downloads media from Bilibili, including videos and interactive content.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Supports downloading Bilibili content, including region-locked videos
  • + User-friendly graphical interface

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited installs in the last 30 days
  • - Some user-reported issues with file corruption and download problems on macOS

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