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exatorrent vs rTorrent: catalog facts
exatorrent	rTorrent
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source; the developer accepts donations.
Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Command line
Multi-user support on one instance Web interface reachable from any browser	Low resource use and high performance Runs on headless servers over SSH
Needs a server to set up and maintain Smaller project than mainstream clients	Steep learning curve and terse configuration No graphical interface of its own
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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