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qBittorrent vs Motrix

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

qBittorrent

7.5
Utilities

Peer to peer Bitorrent client

Motrix

8.0
Utilities

Open-source download manager

Metric qBittorrent Motrix
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 1.9K 506
90-day Installs 5.7K 1.6K
365-day Installs 25.6K 5.6K
Version 5.2.0 1.8.19
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 35.9K 51.0K
GitHub Forks 4.6K 4.8K
Open Issues 2.5K 772
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 26, 2019

Reviews

qBittorrent

qBittorrent is a popular, open-source BitTorrent client known for its speed, customization options, and lack of ads. It appeals to power users and those seeking a reliable, feature-rich torrenting experience.

qBittorrent is a BitTorrent client that allows users to download and share files over peer-to-peer networks.

Pros

  • + Open-source and ad-free
  • + Highly customizable and feature-rich
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - Known security vulnerabilities
  • - Lack of auto-update feature

Motrix

Motrix is an open-source download manager with a sleek UI and support for multiple protocols. It offers features like batch downloads, scheduling, and integrates with cloud storage. Ideal for frequent downloaders who need a versatile tool.

Manages downloads using protocols like HTTP, FTP, and magnet links, with support for batch downloads and scheduling.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a user-friendly interface
  • + Supports multiple download protocols
  • + Cross-platform availability

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Concerns about project maintenance