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RipMe vs Transmission

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

RipMe

6.0
Utilities

Album ripper for various websites

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

Metric RipMe Transmission
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 21 2.2K
90-day Installs 74 7.0K
365-day Installs 297 25.4K
Version 2.1.20-14-5a3070e4 4.1.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4.1K 14.4K
GitHub Forks 660 1.4K
Open Issues 529 745
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Java C++
Last GitHub Commit 7mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 12, 2020 Sep 19, 2012

Reviews

RipMe

RipMe is a versatile, open-source album ripper that allows bulk downloading of albums from various websites, making it ideal for archiving. Despite its popularity, it faces issues like freezes and a high number of open bugs.

Downloads albums from various websites in bulk for archiving.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a large community
  • + Supports many websites for downloading
  • + Active development

Cons

  • - Frequent freezing issues
  • - High number of open bugs

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