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pyLoad vs Gopeed: catalog facts
pyLoad	Gopeed
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
Runs headless on a NAS or home server Full control through a web interface	HTTP, BitTorrent, magnet and ed2k in one app Cross-platform Flutter interface
Needs a server setup rather than a simple desktop install Hoster plugins can break when sites change	Fewer torrent-specific controls than a dedicated client Documentation is mainly on GitHub
Self-hosted	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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