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Electorrent vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Electorrent

6.0
Utilities

Desktop remote torrenting application

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric Electorrent Transmission
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 4 2.2K
90-day Installs 10 7.0K
365-day Installs 121 25.4K
Version 2.8.5 4.1.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 14.4K
GitHub Forks 94 1.4K
Open Issues 110 745
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language TypeScript C++
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 9, 2017 Sep 19, 2012

Reviews

Electorrent

Electorrent is a remote torrent management app that supports multiple clients, offering a convenient way to control torrents from your desktop. Its compatibility with various torrent clients makes it a versatile tool for users managing remote downloads.

Electorrent enables users to remotely control torrent clients such as qBittorrent, Transmission, and others from their desktop.

Pros

  • + Supports multiple torrent clients for versatile remote management
  • + Auto-updates ensure the latest features and security patches
  • + Active development with recent commits

Cons

  • - A significant number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
  • - Niche appeal may limit user base

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