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Multiplex vs WebTorrent Desktop: catalog facts
Multiplex	WebTorrent Desktop
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.	Free Free, non-commercial, ad-free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Streams torrents without waiting for a full download Synchronised playback for watch parties	Plays media before the download finishes, with working seeking Connects to both BitTorrent and browser-based WebTorrent peers
Linux only Everyone needs the app to join a session	Still labelled beta by its developers Focused on streaming rather than managing many torrents at once
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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