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rqbit vs Rain: catalog facts
rqbit	Rain
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Web, Self-hosted, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
HTTP API for scripting and automation Web interface and desktop app	Designed to handle many torrents in one process Runs as a daemon on headless servers
Fewer features than long-established clients Configuration is aimed at technical users	No graphical interface Aimed at server use rather than casual desktop downloading
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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 October 2, 2026

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