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Tribler vs KTorrent: catalog facts
Tribler	KTorrent
Free Free, open source and non-profit.	Free Free and open source as part of the KDE project.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Onion routing and hidden seeding built into the client Decentralised search without torrent websites	Wide protocol support including DHT, PEX and webseeds Per-torrent speed limits and file prioritisation
Developers say its anonymity is not yet mature Onion routing can slow downloads compared with a regular client	Linux only Interface follows KDE conventions, which may feel out of place on other desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	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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