qBittorrent
qBittorrent is a free, open-source, and cross-platform BitTorrent client with a polished interface, advanced features, and no ads.
Description
qBittorrent is a free and open-source BitTorrent client that aims to provide a lightweight and feature-rich alternative to µTorrent. It is available on all major platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, OS/2), offering a polished user interface similar to µTorrent but without ads. The software is developed and maintained by volunteers, leveraging the Qt toolkit and libtorrent-rasterbar library for its functionality. qBittorrent boasts a comprehensive feature set including a built-in search engine, RSS feed support, support for various BitTorrent extensions, and a web user interface for remote control. It is actively developed and maintained by a community of volunteers.
Features
qBittorrent's key features include a µTorrent-like user interface without ads, a well-integrated search engine supporting multiple torrent sites and categories, RSS feed support with advanced download filters, support for various BitTorrent extensions (magnet links, DHT, PEX, LSD, private torrents, encrypted connections), a remote control web UI, sequential downloading, advanced torrent and peer control, bandwidth scheduling, torrent creation, IP filtering, IPv6 compliance, UPnP/NAT-PMP support, and availability across multiple platforms. It also allows for extensive customization and has a very active community.
Benefits
qBittorrent offers several key benefits, including its open-source nature, ad-free experience, cross-platform compatibility, and comprehensive feature set. Users benefit from a lightweight and responsive application, enhanced control over downloads, and an integrated search engine for easy torrent discovery. The remote control web UI provides convenience and accessibility. The active community and regular updates ensure continued support and improvement. Furthermore, its open-source nature promotes transparency, security, and community contributions. It allows for greater customization and control.
Links
- Home: https://www.qbittorrent.org
- Source code: https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent
Details
- Open Source: ✅
- European: ❌