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Deluge vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Deluge

7.0
Utilities

BitTorrent client

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric Deluge Transmission
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 93 2.2K
90-day Installs 285 7.0K
365-day Installs 1.6K 25.4K
Version 1.3.15.1 4.1.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.7K 14.4K
GitHub Forks 354 1.4K
Open Issues 30 745
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language Python C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 13, 2013 Sep 19, 2012

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

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