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qBittorrent vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

qBittorrent

7.5
Utilities

Peer to peer Bitorrent client

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric qBittorrent Transmission
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 1.9K 2.2K
90-day Installs 5.7K 7.0K
365-day Installs 25.6K 25.4K
Version 5.2.0 4.1.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 35.9K 14.4K
GitHub Forks 4.6K 1.4K
Open Issues 2.5K 745
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language C++ C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 19, 2012

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

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