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rTorrent vs exatorrent: catalog facts
rTorrent	exatorrent
Free Free and open source; the developer accepts donations.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Command line	Web, Self-hosted
Low resource use and high performance Runs on headless servers over SSH	Multi-user support on one instance Web interface reachable from any browser
Steep learning curve and terse configuration No graphical interface of its own	Needs a server to set up and maintain Smaller project than mainstream clients
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 October 2, 2026

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