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rTorrent vs Deluge: catalog facts
rTorrent	Deluge
Free Free and open source; the developer accepts donations.	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
Low resource use and high performance Runs on headless servers over SSH	Daemon plus thin clients lets one instance be driven from desktop, browser or console Plugin system covers labels, scheduling and automatic actions
Steep learning curve and terse configuration No graphical interface of its own	Releases are infrequent and the interface looks dated Getting daemon, authentication and web interface talking takes some setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 22, 2026

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