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PikaTorrentqBittorrent
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source, developed by volunteers and funded by donations. No advertising in…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Simple interface aimed at non-expert users
  • Streams media while downloading
  • Polished µTorrent-like interface with no advertising
  • Integrated search across many torrent sites, with category-specific searches
  • Fewer advanced options than long-established clients
  • Younger project with a smaller user base
  • A torrent client exposes your IP address to every peer in the swarm unless you route it through…
  • The search plugin ecosystem depends on third party sites that come and go
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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