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rqbit vs rTorrent: catalog facts
rqbit	rTorrent
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source; the developer accepts donations.
Web, Self-hosted, Command line	Linux, Command line
HTTP API for scripting and automation Web interface and desktop app	Low resource use and high performance Runs on headless servers over SSH
Fewer features than long-established clients Configuration is aimed at technical users	Steep learning curve and terse configuration No graphical interface of its own
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
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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