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Deluge vs Folx

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Deluge

7.0
Utilities

BitTorrent client

Folx

6.0
Utilities

Download manager with a torrent client

Metric Deluge Folx
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 6.0
30-day Installs 93 196
90-day Installs 285 580
365-day Installs 1.6K 2.4K
Version 1.3.15.1 5.33
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.7K 29
GitHub Forks 354 2
Open Issues 30 4
License NOASSERTION
Language Python Nim
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Jul 13, 2013 Oct 12, 2013

Reviews

Deluge

Deluge is a feature-rich, cross-platform BitTorrent client with a web interface, ideal for users needing reliable torrent management and automation.

Deluge is a BitTorrent client for downloading and sharing files via torrents.

Pros

  • + Intuitive web interface accessible from any browser
  • + Cross-platform support ensuring consistent experience
  • + Feature-rich with automation and plugin capabilities

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature requiring manual checks
  • - Moderate learning curve for new users

Folx

Folx is a download manager with built-in torrent client capabilities, offering a streamlined experience for managing downloads and torrents. Its user-friendly interface and support for multiple download types make it ideal for power users who need a single tool for both tasks.

Manages downloads and torrents, providing a comprehensive solution for handling various file transfers.

Pros

  • + Combines download management and torrent client functionality
  • + Auto-updates keep the software current
  • + Clean and intuitive user interface

Cons

  • - Security concerns and malware reports
  • - Issues with torrent downloading and file conversion