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Transmission vs OpenMTP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Transmission

7.0
Utilities

Open-source BitTorrent client

OpenMTP

8.0
Utilities

Android file transfer

Metric Transmission OpenMTP
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2.7K 3.7K
90-day Installs 7.5K 9.0K
365-day Installs 28.1K 22.2K
Version 4.1.3 3.3.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 14.4K 6.3K
GitHub Forks 1.4K 250
Open Issues 745 159
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Sep 19, 2012 Jan 26, 2020

Reviews

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

OpenMTP

OpenMTP is a feature-rich Android file transfer application for macOS, offering advanced capabilities beyond the default Android File Transfer. It supports seamless file transfers, sync modes, and is ideal for users needing reliable and efficient Android file management on macOS.

Enables file transfer between Android devices and macOS systems.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility with advanced features for macOS users
  • + Feature-rich with options like sync mode and file grouping
  • + Open-source with MIT license, fostering community contribution

Cons

  • - Lacks support for Garmin devices despite a closed enhancement request
  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates