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RDT-Client vs pyLoad: catalog facts
RDT-ClientpyLoad
Free

Free software, but it needs a paid account with a supported debrid service.

Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Supports several debrid providers
  • Handles magnets, torrent files and NZB files
  • Runs headless on a NAS or home server
  • Full control through a web interface
  • Requires a subscription to a debrid service
  • Usenet support limited to TorBox and Premiumize
  • Needs a server setup rather than a simple desktop install
  • Hoster plugins can break when sites change
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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