BiglyBT
Open-source torrent client with I2P integration, advanced tagging, and built-in VPN kill switch
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| + | Swarm Merging | Combines torrents that do not have all the available bits to speed up downloading |
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| + | Rate Limiting | Limits download speed globally, by download, by tag, by peer-set, by network, and by time of day |
| + | WebTorrent Support | Downloads and seeds to WebTorrent peers |
| + | Remote Control | The ability to control remotely via an Android app offers great convenience |
| + | Meta-Search | Searches multiple torrent sites simultaneously |
| + | Decentralized Ratings | Views ratings and comments before adding torrents |
| + | I2P Support | Enhances privacy by enabling anonymous downloads over the I2P network |
| + | Media Playback | Play media files directly within the client, saves time and eliminates the need for separate media players |
| + | Media Conversion | Allows users to transcode media files to different formats |
| - | Download Degradation Over Time | Ability to download torrents degrades over time, especially for smaller torrents |
| - | Lack of Bandwidth Prioritization | Does not offer bandwidth prioritization for individual torrents |
| - | Popups for Donations | Despite claiming to be ad-free, it displays popups asking for donations |
System Requirements
| # | Minimum |
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| 1 | Windows 7 or higher |
| 2 | macOS 10.12 or higher |
| 3 | macOS 10.12 or higher on Intel x86 chipset |
| 4 | macOS Silicon M1/M2 (aarch64) chipset |
| 5 | OSX 10.7.3 or higher |
| 6 | Requires GTK and java-headless |
| 7 | Requires GTK and java-headless |
| 8 | Windows 7 or higher (WinXP works, but unsupported) |
| 9 | Windows 7 or higher (WinXP works, but unsupported) |
| 10 | Windows 7 or higher |
Ratings
4.335
| AlternativeTo | 4.15 based on 15 reviews |
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| Google Play | 4.35 based on 2039 reviews |
| Softpedia | 4.65 based on 46 reviews |
Developer
Written in
Java, C++, Objective-C, Objective-C++
Initial Release
27 July 2017