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Put.IO Adder vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Put.IO Adder

6.0
Cloud & Storage

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric Put.IO Adder Transmission
Category Cloud & Storage Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 1 2.2K
90-day Installs 2 7.0K
365-day Installs 13 25.4K
Version 3.0.5 4.1.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 197 14.4K
GitHub Forks 23 1.4K
Open Issues 10 745
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Objective-C C++
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 19, 2012

Reviews

Put.IO Adder

Put.IO Adder is a macOS client for Put.io that handles magnet links and torrent files, adding them to your download queue. It's a niche tool for users who rely on Put.io for file sharing and want a dedicated macOS application.

Handles magnet links and torrent files, adding them to Put.io's download queue.

Pros

  • + Integrates with Put.io for seamless file management
  • + Supports magnet links and torrent files
  • + Free and open-source under the MIT license

Cons

  • - Persistent crashes after download completion
  • - Authentication issues reported in the past

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